Positivity isn’t just a mindset, it’s a skillset. Everyone can cultivate positivity through the choices you make, the perspectives you choose, the behaviors you engage in, and the conversations you have, as well as those you avoid.
While it’s not always easy or practical to look for the silver lining in every situation, helping to create and maintain a positive workplace can increase engagement, motivation, ownership, and commitment. This isn’t about fake or toxic positivity. When something is going wrong or someone is having a hard time, you should address it with empathy rather than dismissing it, ignoring it, or pretending it’s ok. This is about modeling positivity as a regular, healthy practice for your team members.
