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Also the "Negativity is infectious." feel-good bullshit. "If someone complains, it focuses the attention on the negative side of things." (...after a whole ar
by throwaway29492 8y ago
Also the "Negativity is infectious." feel-good bullshit.
"If someone complains, it focuses the attention on the negative side of things."
(...after a whole article complaining about behavior s/he does not like, ironically)
If you want to see big disasters look in organizations where warnings are ignored as "negativity" and people blame the messengers.
- P_I_Staker 8y agoAlso, sometimes relentless negativity has some fringe benefits (moderate perfectionism). There's pros and cons. Just don't share that attitude with your coworkers. Hold yourself to a high standard, but be more relaxed with others.