Don’t Permit a Fellow Worker—Even a Supervisor—Who Has a Negative Attitude to Trap You into His (or Her) Way of Thinking
You may not be able to change a negative person’s attitude, but at least you can protect your own positive attitude from becoming negative. The story of Sandy will emphasize this point.
Sandy. Sandy was a little uneasy about her new job. It was a fine opportunity, and she knew the standards were very high. Would she have the skills needed? Could she learn fast enough to please her supervisor? Would the older employees like her? Although Sandy’s concern was understandable, it was not justified. In addition to being highly qualified for the job, she had a happy, positive attitude that wouldn’t stop. She was seldom depressed. ...
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