“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” Joseph Campbell
Pessimists bring up opportunities in ways that make teams feel small. They emphasize risk more than ability.
Leaders always think about the possibility of failure.
5 Ways to Find Optimism
Pessimism is a lifeless struggle toward oblivion.
Pessimistic leaders are dead weight. Everyone’s swimming, but nobody’s moving. Progress is hard with rocks in your pockets.
What is the place of negativity in leadership?
Toxic positivity smiles when the boat is sinking.
Negativity comforts defeat. Defeatists get it right eventually. Bad stuff happens. Small problems escalate into crisis. Predicting troubles is useful, but it doesn’t fuel success. Greatness includes self-confidence. Wallowing is defeat. Negativity: Leaders… Continue reading
The law of the hole states, “When you find yourself in a hole stop digging.”
No is a hole. Yes is a door.
5 ways to live into yes…
There’s a dark side to Oz. The wizard is a fraud. Optimism doesn’t cure every ailment. It causes some. An optimistic novice is like an idiot with a box of fireworks standing by… Continue reading
“Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain – and most fools do.” Dale Carnegie Chronic complainers: Seek validation. Constant complaining is a plea for attention. Feel powerless. Complainers see themselves as weak and… Continue reading
