{"id":3536,"date":"2012-02-16T16:40:29","date_gmt":"2012-02-16T16:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peopletek.server274.com\/?p=3536"},"modified":"2021-10-14T21:37:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T21:37:26","slug":"positivity-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peopletekcoaching.com\/staging\/2012\/02\/16\/positivity-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Positivity In The Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"

Positivity is an essential constituent of inspiring, engaging leadership.
\n\u2014Deiric McCann<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Do you agree that success is based on positivity and happiness? Think about a leader that had the greatest impact on you. Was their demeanor one of negativity?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s rare that we feel inspired and motivated when working in environments that make us feel bad, or where we are not appreciated.<\/p>\n

The Huge Impact of Positivity In The Workplace<\/h2>\n

Happiness inspires success. It is internally driven. We own it. How we allow our brain to process what\u2019s going on around us determines our happiness level. This in turn directly equates to our level of success. (It\u2019s been found that IQ only accounts for 25% of what we achieve).<\/p>\n

Some think the harder they work the happier they\u2019ll be, but this has been found to be false. When a team and organization work in positive environments, people thrive and goals are more readily achieved.<\/p>\n

As a leader, we have the ability to influence others and help create that desired positive environment. We need to listen. We need open lines of communication. We need to build trust. We need to address conflict. We need to make sure accountability and ownership are part of the workplace. And, we need to look for the positive.<\/p>\n

Actions to Inspire Positivity<\/h2>\n

For many, times are tough. We need to watch for and recognize behaviors that are allowing negativity to creep in. Psychologist Shawn Achor suggests the following to help inspire positivity:<\/p>\n