Optimism and Positivity

Steve Farber, author and speaker, says that  “Trust, Love, and Humanity are hardcore business principles.” My hat’s off to you Steve. We need more leaders in this world who believe like you do. More people need to be proponents of these most important, yet less exhibited, leadership principles.

According to Strengths Finder, I’m a Maximizer. So naturally I want to take this one step, or maybe two steps, further. Let’s add  optimism and positivity to that list of hardcore business principles and they become hardcore leadership principles.

Without doubt. Without second guessing. Without quibbling! Let’s just do it!

Consider yourself…

Do you willingly follow someone who is negative and looks at the world through skeptical glasses?

Do you want to be led by someone who doesn’t trust you or anyone else for that matter; someone who gives the impression of having no concern for others?

These descriptions may sound extreme and they are extreme but not uncommon. Any degree of these can have a negative impact on you and others.

Consider yourself from another perspective…

How do you feel about following someone who is optimistic and envisions positive possibilities?

Do you want to be led by someone who believes in you, trusts you and cares for you and for others?

I’m positive your answer was “yes” to both of those last questions. Other people would as well. Now you know what to do and how to do it. You know how to treat others in order for them to follow you willingly, productively and happily.

So just do it!