Putting a Positive Attitude to Work

James J. De Santis, Ph.D.
138 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 300
Glendale, California 91203-4618
TEL (818) 551-1714

Putting a Positive Attitude to Work
by James J. De Santis, Ph.D.

Business success depends, in part, on maintaining a positive attitude--with business associates, customers, and employees. Here are seven sure ways of demonstrating a positive attitude at work.

1. Be conscientious. Show you can be depended on to complete projects with quality in a timely way without reminders.

2. Be respectful. Give people the same courtesy you would like given to you.

3. Be honest. Admit mistakes and correct them quickly. Ask for help if you need it. Be direct about it.

4. Be cooperative. Be a "team-player" with colleagues and clients. Listen to others. Treat conflict as a challenge. Offer help where it's needed.

5. Be flexible. Accept new challenges with a smile. Upgrade your skills to adapt to changing customer needs. Think creatively.

6. Offer solutions. Be optimistic--whenever you identify a problem, try offering a constructive solution with it.

7. Work hard. Show enthusiasm by setting ambitious goals. Be productive by using your work hours wisely. Take pride in a job well done.