When all the barriers are removed, watch which way the people run. A few years ago, the former Secretary of Education, Dr. William Bennett, was asked a question by a 7th grader. He asked, “How can you tell a good country from a bad one?” Bennett replied, “I apply the ‘gate’ test. When the gates of a country are open, …
Accentuate the Positive, Eliminate the Negative
Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, and don’t mess with Mr. In-Between. Years ago, Bing Crosby sang a song that had the title of today’s “Tip.” And it wasn’t bad advice. Unfortunately, a good portion of our society and many of our workplaces do just the opposite. Just look at the news. It’s mostly negative. As one person said, CNN …
Seven Tips For Turning Complaints Into Productivity
“The ones who miss out on the fun are the ones who say, ‘It can’t be done’.” You’ve got a job. You’re paid to do it. You’re a professional. All is well — until you find out there’s a bunch of complainers at work. They’re constantly, whining, griping, nagging, and picking. At first, it’s no big deal. You decide to …
Four Steps For Greater Positivity
People love to do business with those who love what they’re doing. The great American philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson, said, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” He was right. Enthusiasm has been the driving force behind every success. And it’s easy to understand why. The very word “enthusiasm” comes from the Greek word “entheos.” It means, quite literally, that …