Working with negative people is like running up a hill that never ends. It doesn’t take long for all those pessimistic attitudes to poison everyone. Ultimately, they bring down everyone’s motivation, ...

Dear Dave: Many of my fellow employees are down and don’t feel good about their job and the company. I think things will get better, but that is just me. What can I do to not get caught up in all this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julia Korn writes about leadership and career development. Let’s be clear: expressing occasional negativity isn’t just normal— it ...

We all have them: Those people in our lives who seem to consistently drain our energy and leave us feeling depleted. Whether it’s a perpetually pessimistic friend, a family member prone to complaining ...

Leaders with First 5 Shasta are helping local professionals handle bad attitudes and negativity at work.

Negative energy is contagious, like a bad virus, and it spreads unbelievably fast. As the saying goes, “one bad apple can spoil the bunch,” and ultimately destroy the morale and productivity of your ...

One of the most common laments of the leaders I coach is employee negativity. Here’s a paragraph from session notes from one of these frustrated leaders: “Some of my people are just so negative! They ...

Have you ever run across someone who is perpetually negative? They might consistently say things like “You can’t do that,” “That won’t work,” and other de-motivating statements. They might use body ...

We've all likely encountered negative people in our workplaces—those who consistently criticize but rarely contribute constructively. The ripple effects of their negativity can profoundly impact team ...

Recently, Angela got a promotion to head one of the various departments in her organisation. Upbeat and bubbling with optimism, she took up the position with glee and got down to work. The new ...