Habitual negativity is a problem because it can quickly become your trademark and overshadow any accomplishments. And in a tough job market, when workers are feeling stressed and employers consider trimming head count, you don't want to be remembered for being the local sourpuss.
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"In this recession, people are having to do more with less that's just a fact, Milligan says. "Ifyou're the employee that complains about clients or the workload or the commute or the manager-and you seek out opportunities to talk about your misery this will definitely pose a problem with your employer and co-workers" Just as damaging can be your tendency to arrive late and leave early.
Helen T. Cooke is the marketing director of Cooke Consulting Group, where she coaches and teaches clients about team development. She agrees that behavior affects others' perceptions of us.
"The nonverbals will always prevail if we're trying to mask negativity. For example, the employee makes a comment that sounds OK, but the facial expressions and/or body language make it clear that she or he isn't on board" Cooke explains. "If you are not feeling enthusiastic in general,consider what is within your control, primarily, and secondarily what is within your ability to influence. Make positive changes in those two arenas"
In your quest to compensate for a lack of enthusiasm, you don't need to become the resident cheerleader, either. Your boss will probably sense insincerity if she tells you to report at 7 a.m.tomorrow for a meeting and you react with a cheer of approval. Learn to say, "Sure,' without emitting a long sigh as you walk away.
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