Author: brandonmartin

Section 10.1

Steps to building a positive attitude.
Positive Actions: Promote positive thoughts by taking positive actions.
Positive Energy: Surround yourself with positive thinkers.
Positive thinking: Turn a negative situation into a positive one by listening its good aspects
Positive Communication: Present your ideas positively , without apologizing.
Ways to make yourself known:
Volunteer for committees and projects.
Keep informed. Become an expert on your job or company.
Keep a journal of your accomplishments. Bring your journal to performance reviews.

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Chapter 10

Brandon Martin Grade:9

Attitudes for Success

Acting Like a Professional

Section 10.1

Section 10.2

Section 10.2

Here are some ways that positive thinking can lead to success:
Positive thinkers get along better with others.
Others feel more comfortable with positive thinkers.
Positive thinkers handle problems more effectively.
Positive thinking can help you reach your goals by motivating you to act.
Positive thinkers are healthier.
How to build Self-Esteem:
Make lists of your abilities and successes.
Set reachable goals and work to achieve them.
Think about how you have had a positive impact on someone else's life and strive to continue to help other people.
Work on improving you abilities both things at which you succeed.
“We are gifted in a unique important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light.” ~Mary Dunbar

Here are four steps that can help you respond effectively to criticism:
1.Listen to the criticism.
2.Make sure you understand the criticism. If the speaker does not specify the problem, ask him or her to do so.
3.Identify a solution to the problem.
4.Take action to remedy the problem. If the problem is complex, break it down into smaller bits. Then you can take action ne step at a time.

Notes on Criticism
~Employees need to handle criticism gracefully and to
react maturely. These are important aspects of professionalism.
~It is best to avoid being defensive when receiving constructive criticism.
~Learning to handle pressure effectively will help you succeed at your work.
~People usually gossip to enhance their status. However, gossipers often end up damaging their own reputations.
~Things at work don’t always go the way you want them to.
Employees must learn to prevent frustration from becoming anger and anger boiling over.
Controlling anger
Count to ten. It gives you a chance to clam down and not say something you will regret later.
Consider what you are really angry about. Are you angry about a situation at work or with friends?
Channel your energy into problem solving. Here’s a five step model: (1) define the problem.(2) decide on possible solutions, (3) evaluate those solutions, (4) make a decision, (5) take action.
“Speak when you are mad you will make the best speech you will ever regret.” ~Ambrose, Bierce

Constructive Criticism
1.Address behavior
2. Is specific
3. Is offered immediately
4. Makes some mention of positive points
5. Offers specific actions to solve the problem(s)
6. Is given in private

Less Helpful Criticism
1.Addresses attitude
2. Is general
3. Is not offended immediately
4. Focuses exclusively on negative points
5. Offers no solution to the problem(s)
6. Is announced in public