We were just thinking about what would be the least you can do to make a positive impact? Even just saying thank you to someone can make an impact, or holding a door open. Then we thought what if every person came into work, school, wherever and thought ‘What is the least I can do today to make a positive impact?”. Wouldn’t that help create a different mindset, just for a day, but what would cascade out of that one day???
Think about it, do it, pass it on. Lead by example. Drop us a line and let us know what you did, we’ll share your impactful ideas.
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March 13, 2010 at 5:26 am
Everyday of my life I always give a warm smile to the people I meet everyday. It is said that a smile eases tension and may brighten the other person’s mood.
March 13, 2010 at 6:45 am
Hey Walter, great idea (see, I’m smiling!) I’ll be sure to pass it on.
March 13, 2010 at 6:47 am
…and here’s another idea I was sent via LinkedIn:
“have you tried courtesy on the road? Let people in when you can and you spread a virus, which affects others who all start behaving in a considerate way.”
Thanks to Quentin for this one.
March 19, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Plenty more coming in now…
Smiling in one word! That’s the minimum!
Showing an interest in every person you meet and connecting and acknowleging them. Our society has a durth of people craving time and attention and Facebook Friends and Twitter tweets aren’t going to scratch this itch.
Since many people lack it from their busy stressed families, employers are the obvious place. Another task for the employer brand to achieve and a very important one!?
March 19, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Three more for you…
“Show you care for someone as a fellow human, not a work colleague, partner, boss, shop assistant, traffic warden (OK, maybe not that one)”
“Smile?”
“The smallest of actions, is nobler than the grandest of intentions (Robin Sharma).
I actually find being able to apologise to my team – when I make an error, and also inform them what should have occured, gives them a more positive mindset – means they realise it is ok to make a mistake – but they also own the solution.
the small things of please and thank you’s goes a long way as well! but a danger is to praise too frequently!”
March 19, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Wow! Maybe Friday is creative day – last one for now. I should say that whilst I like these comments, they aren’t mine – they have been donated by lots of lovely people on LinkedIn.
“Be There. And want to be there. Listen, with both ears.”
March 19, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Make your default answer “yes”, not “no”.
Enthusiasm is incredibly motivating for other people, but cynicism or negativity is death to any good idea.
Sadly cynicism is easy, and looks like wisdom or experience to some.
March 19, 2010 at 3:06 pm
wise words, thank you Stephen.