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6/22/2018 |
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Be Positive To Solve A Tough Business Problem |
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Be Positive To Solve A Tough Business Problem by Lisa Mulcahy When you're trying to decide how to put out an emergency fire before it torpedoes a key project, your emotional state is probably not at its most upbeat. Yet, making the conscious effort to reject any feelings of pessimism about your situation is actually your best shot at a successful solution. It's not just wishful thinking — science shows that a positive attitude has a powerful effect on making the right choice when meeting an important challenge. Adopt these easy and hugely effective techniques before brainstorming a solution to your next organizational dilemma — and enjoy great results! Reframe past outcomes British researchers report that the very best world-class athletes face and overcome obstacles by refusing to be surprised or discouraged by previous failures. Rather than dwell on past mistakes or bad performances, these athletes avoid eroding their confidence by thinking about what they learned from these situations. You can do this by writing down the details of a business scenario in which you regret a choice you made, and listing three positive things that choice taught you. Now, use what you've learned to avoid negative attitudes or incorrect assumptions that could influence your current situation. Let fiction be your guide An Ohio State University study found that one way people can make the right choices in a challenging situation is by emulating the actions of a literary character they find inspiring. This process is called "experience-taking." In a nutshell, you take yourself and your own worries and biases out of the picture by putting yourself in the shoes of a brave, smart, moral, inventive character you admire, and do what that character would do. Read full article on MultiBriefs.
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