Blog Post: Arizona Mature Workers: A Major Key to Success = Having a Positive Attitude

Mr. Peter Polk, resident of Fountain Hills, AZ and Member of the Mature Workforce Committee of the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging.

A Major Key to Success = Having a Positive Attitude by Mr. Peter Polk

Laughter is contagious; so is cynicism.  Which would you prefer to give to others?
The answer is simple: people like to be around people who bring them joy.
 
In these unsettling times, a person can't always control the events happening to them.  The one thing a person *can control* is their attitude.
Having a positive attitude attracts people.  Negative attitudes turn people away.
A positive attitude uses star qualities of laughter, courage, and optimism.
Leave room for laughter every day.  The safest target for humor should always be yourself.
Courage supports your determination to go forward, and not give up when trauma, like a pink slip, comes your way.
Optimists understand the importance of investing time in *refocusing* their career direction, and retooling their skills to match emerging opportunities.
 
The list below contains elements that display a positive attitude:
1.   Make a commitment to *win* rather than to avoid losing.
2.   Treat your job or job search as a celebration of life.
3.   Be enthusiastic and energetic.
4.   Work on your sense of humor.  Don't take yourself too seriously.
5.   Treat every individual as the valued person they are.
6.   Use positive non-verbal behaviors: greet, smile, good eye contact, pleasant voice.
7.   Display interest with voice and behavior.
8.   Use people's names during conversation.
9.   Listen with empathy.  Avoid interrupting.
10. Express thanks and appreciation often.  Use please and thank you.
 
A positive attitude promotes that like-ability factor required to get hired or promoted.

We invite you to visit the Arizona Mature Worker Website, hosted by Jobing.com, at www.azmatureworkers.com       Check it out today!