In a recent opening address, as keynote speaker, Dr. Barbara Fredrickson (whom I have referred to before), explored the idea of positivity in leadership, and its direct and powerful impact upon creativity and performance.  The teachers I remember, the bosses who had the most influence, and the leaders I respected and wanted to follow, were never, ever perfect people.  But, they were generally positive people.

Here is Dr. Fredrickson’s researched list of ways to create a positive, creative, productive environment:   

The above isn’t rocket science.  Pick the one that is your weakest and spend one week working to develop its expression.

Editor’s Note:  This article was written by Dr. David Mashburn.  Dave is a Clinical and Consulting Psychologist, Partner at Tidemark, Inc. and a regular contributor to WorkPuzzle.  Comments or questions are welcome.  If you’re an email subscriber, reply to this WorkPuzzle email.  If you read the blog directly from the web, you can click the “comments” link below.