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Managing with positive language
Criticism can be crippling- As a manager it is good to remember that while it is good to ask employees to improve, and to evaluate their work, criticism can be crippling. This is especially true if the employee suffers from any kind of self-esteem problem. Do not walk on egg shells around your employees, and do not be afraid to evaluate them, just remember to do so in a constructive manner. Help them see weaknesses as opportunities to improve and grow, not as a slap in the face. Mental practice of positive self talk- Teach yourself and others to practice positive self talk. Like that little engine, talking positively can bring about positive results. Consider the following: Stop using doubting language- Doubt language can really hurt your team's momentum and their belief in abilities. Ask yourself if there is an element of doubt built into your language and what you can do to change that. If you need to, practice phrasing things in a more optimistic language Practice makes perfect, so practice, practice, practice. Remember to make it fun. Whistle while you work. Sometimes the best thing you can do is simply turn the unpleasant tasks into something more enjoyable by making the best of it. Did you know that making a game of it, or whistling while you work can make work fun. Even the most tedious of tasks can be given greater meaning and become less tiresome if you put a positive spin on them. Managing with positive language is an effective management strategy because it banks on the idea that if you work hard at making the best of every situation, you will have the best. If you remember that failures and weaknesses are simply opportunities for improvement and growth. And if you help bring out the positive and optimistic side of your employees through positive language, you will be more efficient and happier in the workplace. |
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