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| Fri, 02-27-2004 - 7:26am |
Column By Jon Gordon
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Positively Contagious
My 5 year old daughter has memorized my cell phone number.
Now each day I see "Home" on the caller ID and I answer it
expecting it to be my wife. On the other end I hear a cute
voice saying "Hi, Daddy. Where are you right now and what
are you doing?"
Her call always brightens my day and reminds me that energy
is contagious. Positive energy is contagious and negative
energy is contagious. We see this in sports, business and
politics all the time. One football coach such as the Dallas
Cowboy's Bill Parcells can change the attitude of an entire
football team and transform them from losers to winners.
Yet, one player or employee with a negative attitude can
negatively infect an entire team or company. Arnold
Swartzenegger certainly did not win the Governorship of
California because of his political experience. He won it
because of his infectious energy-the same energy that made
him a movie star. It's all about energy.
Each moment of each day we have the opportunity to be
positively contagious. Because we are all connected we can
impact millions of people by just sharing positive energy
with a few.
When you make a register person at the super market feel
special just imagine how many people she will positively
impact because of you. And imagine all those people going
home and being nicer to their families as a result. Like the
Volkswagon commercial, one good thing leads to another and
it all starts with your decision to be positively
contagious.
At home, at work, or in your community, you have the power
to either share positive energy or negative energy. It's a
choice and your decision truly makes a difference.
Positively contagious people are assets, not liabilities.
They make their families, companies, organizations and
communities better. They energize instead of vaporize.
When you are positively contagious people want to hire you,
promote you, and be around you. So today decide to be
positively contagious and watch your energy soar. Here are a
few action steps to help you catch the positive energy bug.
1. Smile more. It's contagious.
2. Give compliments, pats on the back, and hugs where
appropriate.
3. Recognize people for their hard work and efforts.
Example. You are in a restaurant. Your server is doing a
great job and working hard. Tell them. Reward them with a
great tip. This will encourage them to be nicer to others.
4. Imagine you are a beam of light. Shine on and be an
example for others. Live with enthusiasm and passion. People
will be drawn to your light.
5. Focus on people's strengths rather than their weaknesses.
6. Focus on what is good in your life rather than what is
wrong.
7. Make eye contact and acknowledge others. Example. I was
in the lobby of a television studio in Los Angeles. People
would walk in the front door and completely ignore the
security guard even when he said hello. I asked him if this
happened often. He said, "Oh yes. They act like I'm not even
here. Like I'm a statue." Don't treat people like a statue.
8. Become solution driven. Don't dwell on problems. Identify
solutions.
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Jon Gordon is a professional speaker, energy coach, and
author of "Become an Energy Addict", which offers over 100
simple, powerful ways to increase your mental, physical, and
emotional energy. For energy tips, go to
http://www.energyaddict.com
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Positively Contagious
My 5 year old daughter has memorized my cell phone number.
Now each day I see "Home" on the caller ID and I answer it
expecting it to be my wife. On the other end I hear a cute
voice saying "Hi, Daddy. Where are you right now and what
are you doing?"
Her call always brightens my day and reminds me that energy
is contagious. Positive energy is contagious and negative
energy is contagious. We see this in sports, business and
politics all the time. One football coach such as the Dallas
Cowboy's Bill Parcells can change the attitude of an entire
football team and transform them from losers to winners.
Yet, one player or employee with a negative attitude can
negatively infect an entire team or company. Arnold
Swartzenegger certainly did not win the Governorship of
California because of his political experience. He won it
because of his infectious energy-the same energy that made
him a movie star. It's all about energy.
Each moment of each day we have the opportunity to be
positively contagious. Because we are all connected we can
impact millions of people by just sharing positive energy
with a few.
When you make a register person at the super market feel
special just imagine how many people she will positively
impact because of you. And imagine all those people going
home and being nicer to their families as a result. Like the
Volkswagon commercial, one good thing leads to another and
it all starts with your decision to be positively
contagious.
At home, at work, or in your community, you have the power
to either share positive energy or negative energy. It's a
choice and your decision truly makes a difference.
Positively contagious people are assets, not liabilities.
They make their families, companies, organizations and
communities better. They energize instead of vaporize.
When you are positively contagious people want to hire you,
promote you, and be around you. So today decide to be
positively contagious and watch your energy soar. Here are a
few action steps to help you catch the positive energy bug.
1. Smile more. It's contagious.
2. Give compliments, pats on the back, and hugs where
appropriate.
3. Recognize people for their hard work and efforts.
Example. You are in a restaurant. Your server is doing a
great job and working hard. Tell them. Reward them with a
great tip. This will encourage them to be nicer to others.
4. Imagine you are a beam of light. Shine on and be an
example for others. Live with enthusiasm and passion. People
will be drawn to your light.
5. Focus on people's strengths rather than their weaknesses.
6. Focus on what is good in your life rather than what is
wrong.
7. Make eye contact and acknowledge others. Example. I was
in the lobby of a television studio in Los Angeles. People
would walk in the front door and completely ignore the
security guard even when he said hello. I asked him if this
happened often. He said, "Oh yes. They act like I'm not even
here. Like I'm a statue." Don't treat people like a statue.
8. Become solution driven. Don't dwell on problems. Identify
solutions.
_____________
Jon Gordon is a professional speaker, energy coach, and
author of "Become an Energy Addict", which offers over 100
simple, powerful ways to increase your mental, physical, and
emotional energy. For energy tips, go to
http://www.energyaddict.com
Live With Passion!
Phyllis

SHAPE magazine has a makeover issue out. In it it talks about the importance of a positive attitude.
Miss P
Rhonda
Time invested in improving ourselves cuts down on time disapproving of others.
~~Rhonda~~
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an old man was sitting in a town near the trainstop. the train pulls up and a man gets off. he smiles to the old man and asks: "are the people in this town friendly? I hope so, cuz the people in the town I came from sure were"
the old man responds "I'm sure you'll find them the same here"
the man smiles and goes away happy.
later that day, another train pulls up. a man gets off and scowls at the old man "are the people in this town friendly? i hope so, cuz the people in the last town I was in weren't."
the old man says "i'm sorry, i'm sure you'll find them the same here"
Alex then looked at me and said "i'm sure you'll find friendly people everywhere". I kinda blushed. It was so sweet.
But, I think it makes a difference when you view everyone as a potential friend, versus ignoring them or treating them as animated vending machines... I know how easy it's been here to make friends with the shopkeepers because I greet them and talk to them like they're real human beings. They treat me well and my day is happier.
"Make Choices that bring you joy" cl-Patty