Posted by BusinessTown on January 19, 1999 at 16:55:03:
Recently one of my managers pointed out to me that when I, as owner of my
company, make a comment on people's work, they pay a lot of attention to
it-something I tend to forget.
Another time, another manager told me that when I'm in a good mood it helps
boost up everyone else-but when I'm not, it darkens people's days.
As a manager at any level, you've got to try to project a positive attitude no
matter how crummy a day you are having-and you've got to go out of your way
to be sure your comments have a positive effect on people. I've even got a little
yellow stick 'em posted on my computer reminding me to always be positive!
First thing in the morning is a great time to pass some positive energy and
appreciation on to others with an enthusiastic greeting and a little small talk.
And at the end of the day, no matter how rough it's been, I always try to wrap
up with people on a positive note.