Of all the things you can bring to your work, no matter what role you have within your organization, what’s the greatest asset you can possess? Some might say it’s their knowledge or expertise. Others might call out their leadership ability or specific skill they possess. All of those answers could be right, but what’s the most valuable asset any of us can bring to the table? Our attitude.
No matter how talented, skilled, or knowledgeable a teammate might be, if their attitude sucks, it can suck the energy out of a room. We’ve all worked alongside people like this, and it is exhausting. Just like a single drop of poison can contaminate an entire pitcher of water, a bad attitude can do the same within any organization. It’s hard to contain it, control it, or constrain it. And, if we condone it, we can’t conquer it.
Attitude is everything, and being intentional in bringing the right attitude is essential.
A good attitude has the power to energize a room. Just like the poison can contaminate an entire pitcher of water, a good attitude has the same ability to permeate an organization. It is contagious in the best way.
With that in mind, here are some attributes of a good attitude that we can all work to strengthen…
- Positivity — How do you react when things get challenging or tough?
