Having a positive and focused team is one of the core elements of any successful business.
However, people are people, and the complexities of the human mind mean that negativity can enter into the workplace from any direction and for infinite reasons. While you can’t stop the source, you can work on the consequences.
One of the best ways of overcoming negativity in a work environment is by improving the mental agility of staff and our friends at Quid Corner have created this great infographic which shows how to do just that.
Creating positivity is often related to reframing thoughts in one’s mind. For staff members who may be beating themselves up about work performance, focusing on their strengths can bring them back into the zone. Help them to think through three positive elements about themselves and to write them down to refocus their thoughts.
Similarly, encouraging staff to get active to clear their head of negative thoughts, such as by taking a walk or getting some fresh air, can allow them the space to bring themselves back into the right frame of mind.
Helping your team to become more mentally agile and better able to cope with disappointment and negativity is vital for your business’ success. No work place is immune to failings and self-doubt, but by putting your staff in the best position to deal with it when it happens, you can turn these situations around and even into positives for your organization.
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Paul Slezak
With over two decades of experience in the recruitment and human capital industry, Paul Slezak has established himself as a transformative force in the realm of leadership and career coaching, group facilitation, and talent acquisition. His unique perspective, drawn from his early career as a leader in global recruitment firms and his entrepreneurial success with his own start-up, has enabled him to make a significant impact on leaders, teams, and organizations across the world. Paul's passion for helping others achieve success and high performance is evident in his commitment to transforming leaders and their teams at local, national, and international levels. He specializes in promoting the importance of human-centered intelligence, focusing on soft skills such as authenticity, transparency, and trust to complement business-centered acumen and drive better workplace outcomes. As an impartial facilitator, Paul brings his expertise to team offsites and strategy days, ensuring alignment on goals, values, and culture while keeping participants on task. His engaging and energetic presence, coupled with his unique "entertraining" and "edutaining" delivery style, enables him to connect with audiences both large and intimate, sharing personal and professional anecdotes that inspire and energize.
