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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Workplace stress is common. In fact, a report from the American Psychological Association shows that 79% of workers in the U.S. experience job stress. Unfortunately, stress within the workplace can ...

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 ...

Is there anything worse than walking into work with a pit in your stomach, dreading the interaction, gossip, or negativity that awaits you? No one should feel constantly on edge, drained, or ...

Leaders at First 5 Shasta are helping local professionals handle workplace negativity. They had a free event on Thursday morning on managing bad attitudes in the workplace, called Smart Start! How to ...