Adopt the desired attitude yourself. You’ll do best using the Attitudinal Competence techniques. Demonstrate that attitude, by example, with the other person whilst having a conversation about what matters most to them right now. Persist with that attitude no matter what happens next. Watch what happens. Give it a go and let me know.
The newly appointed executive was invited to lunch with the chair of the board. “Welcome to the rank of servant” said the chair. There was no smile on her face. “What do you mean?” asked the executive. “What do you think I mean?” The executive paused. This is not what he expected. He’d imagined he […]
According to research by the Medibank 24/7 Health Advice Line, Australia is losing billions due to workplace stress. 15% of workers say they take sick days due to stress at least every month, totalling over 20 million sick days per year. That results in a loss of about $14 billion a year. 85% of workers […]
The Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index for 2013 lists Australia as equal ninth, with Canada, ahead of Germany, United Kingdom and the United States. Denmark was rated the least corrupt, followed by New Zealand, Finland and Sweden. Notably, Australia actually slipped four points compared to 2012 apparently due to the currency printing prosecution, and NSW […]
I’ve spent many years observing and learning from great people. Some of them are high profile, but most are the opposite. The difference between authentically great people who are high profile, and those who are low profile, depends only upon media interest. They are great not because of what they do – that is a […]
This post describes what attitude is, how to create a change of attitude and how to achieve a positive attitude. “Attitude” is one of the most frequently used words when describing the behaviour of people, whether in the workplace or beyond. Having the “right attitude” is regarded as a prerequisite for most employment opportunities. However […]
