You can teach someone skills, but you can't teach them attitude and disposition. And negative people have a way of drenching your whole office or home in a downpour. Negative people drain your energy and your time, and break your concentration on the important things.
Rev up your own morale and that of colleagues who must interact with the negative person. Here’s a starter list of prompt questions to answer for yourself:Distinguish between those who disagree with a position or opinion but hold common goals and commitments from those people who are generally disagreeable about everything.
Can you change the contact person for the activity? Can you alter the process or procedure involving this person? Can you tap a substitute for your “touch point”? Can you change the timeline or scheduling to reduce contact? In most situations, you do have options in dealing with the Carmens or Carls in your life. Select an option and take action to save your sanity and physical health!. She helps organizations communicate clearly. Follow her at BooherResearch.com and @DiannaBooher.