People who don't like parables probably won't like this, but will be missing out on some really important thoughts and lessons on group culture. There were some great take aways about focusing on what to do about the things you want to complain about, creating ways that people can get feedback to the top instead of just feeling powerless and complaining instead which kills morale, and identifying when a complaint has no fruitful value for improvement. Simple read in a story-like format. This was given to me by my manager during a particularly negative time at work, and I plan to implement these principles with my clinic unit staff. 2 Reasons People Complain1. They feel fearful and helpless.2. It is a habit.3 No Complaining Tools1. The But _____ Positive Technique2. Focus on "Get to" instead of "Have to"3. Turn Complaints into solutions."One person can't make the team, but one person can break a team."5 Things to Do Instead of Complain1. Practice Gratitude2. Praise Others3. Focus on Success4. Let's Go5. Pray and MeditateWhen encountering touch situations...1. Trust in a bigger plan2. Find strength in adversity3. failure today's leads to success tomorrow4. The worst event in life is often a catalyst for the best5. Positive or Negative. The choice is ours.
An interesting story to focus on the positive and improve our attitude in difficult times.
—joanne
Want to change your attitude, family's attitude, coworkers attitude this is the book
—akositin
Another overly simplified, middle school level, business fiction story.
—Lucried
Positive, positive positive!
—arpi
