Negative energy is contagious, like a bad virus, and it spreads unbelievably fast. As the saying goes, “one bad apple can spoil the bunch,” and ultimately destroy the morale and productivity of your ...

Dear Dave: Many of my fellow employees are down and don’t feel good about their job and the company. I think things will get better, but that is just me. What can I do to not get caught up in all this ...

Working with negative people is like running up a hill that never ends. It doesn’t take long for all those pessimistic attitudes to poison everyone. Ultimately, they bring down everyone’s motivation, ...

Have you ever run across someone who is perpetually negative? They might consistently say things like “You can’t do that,” “That won’t work,” and other de-motivating statements. They might use body ...

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 ...

One of the most common laments of the leaders I coach is employee negativity. Here’s a paragraph from session notes from one of these frustrated leaders: “Some of my people are just so negative! They ...

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Negative language in the workplace can do a number on morale, and when employees are stressed, they're even more likely to say something they'll regret. But, with some emotional awareness and practice ...

UPDATE: May 11, 2023: This story has been updated to reflect the New York City Council's passage of a weight discrimination bill Thursday afternoon. _ Discrimination in the workplace can take many ...