Keep Your Positive Radar Connected

Author Mark M McCormack of “What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School” said, “Be aware of all the subtle opportunities you have every day for impressing positively and all the non- subtle opportunities you have for impressing negatively.”

Even though the best-selling book was written in 1984 and was focused on the nuances of building relationships, being a positive influence is still true today.

I am not in agreeance with the “impressing” part of Mark’s quote as I feel this sounds a bit ingenuine with a sense of responsive obligation.

However, the act of being aware and alert to positive actions by others is a healthy pursuit and very necessary in today’s world of uncertainty and change.

Having your Positivity Radar connected at all times, ready for a positive exchange with another human is a dual injection of wellbeing. Similar to a random act of kindness, but softer.

What does it look like?

Simple everyday tasks and actions that are done as a matter of daily practice or just doing your job.

Complimenting a colleague for starting, pursuing or finishing a piece of work.

Giving praise to a family member for their contribution to the home.

Saying thank you for excellent service from hospitality workers.

It is not that hard. Like Nike – just do it.

The world needs more positivity and waiting for a social campaign with snazzy marketing to show us how is like waiting for the solution to climate change.

Muster courage, if necessary, but no one will take offense when receiving words or actions of encouragement and kindness.

So keep your positive radar connected.

It is like winning lotto without buying a ticket.