http://linked2leadership.com/2009/11/06/in-defense-of-negativity/ The L2L Blogazine covers Leadership Development, Organizational Health, and Personal & Professional Growth. "We help professionals Learn, Grow & Develop Other Leaders!"™ Wed, 30 May 2012 23:14:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://linked2leadership.com/2009/11/06/in-defense-of-negativity/#comment-7539 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:10:07 +0000 http://linked2leadership.com/?p=5621#comment-7539 It is amazing what a smile can do! Even to strangers on the street, one could completely alter someone’s day.

]]> http://linked2leadership.com/2009/11/06/in-defense-of-negativity/#comment-7538 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:09:12 +0000 http://linked2leadership.com/?p=5621#comment-7538 too true Brian. Bad news or simply a counter point of view is necessary in making ideas better and moving a company forward.

]]> http://linked2leadership.com/2009/11/06/in-defense-of-negativity/#comment-7537 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:06:43 +0000 http://linked2leadership.com/?p=5621#comment-7537 Bruce, it sounds like you are in a horrible position. Data is always good to keep to cya as prescribed here ( http://smallbusiness.dnb.com/human-resources/workforce-management-conflict-resolution/12301-1.html ) but hopefully you’ll be able to work around and through this passive aggressive type in another way.

]]> http://linked2leadership.com/2009/11/06/in-defense-of-negativity/#comment-7502 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:53:54 +0000 http://linked2leadership.com/?p=5621#comment-7502 Excellent post! Not too long ago a coworker asked me how I could be so upbeat all the time. I told her that I behave in a positive way and it has the magic effect of putting me in a better mood. There is something to be said about a smile or a well placed joke. Much like grumpy behavior it is contagious.

]]> http://linked2leadership.com/2009/11/06/in-defense-of-negativity/#comment-7499 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:02:09 +0000 http://linked2leadership.com/?p=5621#comment-7499 However, never, never confuse negativity with an honest communication of bad news. Organizations often ignore bad news to their own detriment. Bad news should be communicated early, and limited to people who need to be involved so that they can adjust their actions to deal with the new reality.

]]> http://linked2leadership.com/2009/11/06/in-defense-of-negativity/#comment-7497 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:24:25 +0000 http://linked2leadership.com/?p=5621#comment-7497 Wow, great post at the right time. I am currently involved in a huge issues that has left me completely undermined and left out in the cold. This has happened through no fault of my own (honestly) but purely because the other party wants me out of their way for their own agenda.
I now have some huge info in my possession that could get them completely removed from the business world if I shared this with the authorities but do I do it as revenge or spite or do I just sit back and allow vengeance to remain with God as it should.
Allow my frown to turn upside down, and share God’s love all around. Not alway as easy as is says.

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