Negativity costs the U.S. Economy between $250 to $300
Billion every year in lost productivity.
90% of doctor visits are stress related.
The #1 cause of office stress is coworkers and their
complaining.
Negativity affects morale, performance and productivity.
One negative person can create a miserable office environment for everyone else.
Negative Emotions are associated with the
following:
• Decreased life span and longevity.
• Increased risk of heart attack.
• Increased risk of stroke
• Greater Stress.
• Less Energy.
• More Pain.
• Fewer Friends.
• Less Success.
Create a positive culture where negativity can’t
breed, grow or survive.
Cultivate a Positive Culture.
Our culture and people are a priority on
all levels of our organization.
Focus on the people, the basics, skills,
character and teamwork
The result is a winning organization
A positive culture focuses on positive communication.
Share your ideas, this includes complaints.
Turn problems and complaints into solutions.
35-30 = Major Complainer
29-24 = You are a Complainer
23-18 = You’re in the middle of the road
17-12 = Complaining isn’t an issue
11-6 = You almost never complain
People are not allowed to mindlessly complain to their
coworkers. If they have a problem or complaint about their job,
their organization, their customers, or anything else, they are
encouraged to bring the issue to their manager or someone
who is in a position to address the complaint.
However, the employee or team member must also have
thought of one or two possible solutions to the complaint and
share that as well.
1. The But → Positive Technique.
2. Focus on “Get To” instead of “Have To.”
3. Turn Complaints into Solutions.
Direct Report: Bring your complaints and solutions to your
manager and together we will work to solve the problem.
Day 1: Monitor your Thoughts & Words
Day 2: Make a Gratitude List
Day 3: Take a Thank-You Walk
Day 4: Focus on the Good Stuff
Day 5: Start a Success Journal
Day 6: Let Go
Day 7: Breathe
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