Practically Positive
The document introduces Japh, who discusses practical tools for positive communication. It outlines foundations for a positive mindset including recognizing the need and benefits of change. Japh describes the "Stop, Challenge, Choose" technique for changing negative thinking by stopping the trigger, challenging assumptions, and choosing an optimal response. The document emphasizes having confidence through owning experience, phrasing facts over opinions, and distinguishing confidence from arrogance. It suggests being helpfully proactive, setting clear expectations, and looking for tangible benefits like happier interactions. Finally, it concludes by encouraging practicing and reflecting on positive techniques for an overall happier workplace.
Practically Positive
- 1. HI, IM JAPH! (RHYMES WITH SAFE) @Japh @humanmadeltd
- 2. PRACTICALLY POSITIVE PRACTICAL TOOLS, POSITIVE COMMUNICATION, AND TANGIBLE BENEFITS.
- 5. FOUNDATIONS BEING POSITIVE, REGARDLESS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES Not our 鍖rst instinct Not front-of-mind In鍖uenced by our situation
- 6. FOUNDATIONS HAVING A MINDSET FOR POSITIVE COMMUNICATION Recognise the need to change Want to change Take steps to improve
- 7. FOUNDATIONS PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES WITH TANGIBLE BENEFITS There are simple techniques They require practice The bene鍖ts are measurable
- 8. "STOP. CHALLENGE. CHOOSE." TOOLS FOR SUCCESS
- 9. STOP. CHALLENGE. CHOOSE. A TOOL I LEARNT IN AN UNLIKELY PLACE Guest speaker at a corporate get away Not in a positive mindset Hooked onto an idea
- 10. STOP STOP. CHALLENGE. CHOOSE. CHALLENGE CHOOSE - Trigger - Negative feeling - Unhealthy environment - Suspend action - Healthy choice - Take a deep breath - Centre yourself - Why am I feeling like this? - What outcome do I want? - Optimum response - Alternate behaviour - Awareness http://masterfacilitator.com/stop-challenge-choose/
- 11. STOP. CHALLENGE. CHOOSE. CHANGING YOUR THINKING Being purposeful Dont merely react Very achievable
- 12. STOP. CHALLENGE. CHOOSE. IMPORTANCE OF CONTEXT Check your assumptions Ockhams Razor Among competing hypotheses, the one with the fewest assumptions should be selected. ~ Wikipedia Bene鍖t of the doubt
- 13. CONFIDENCE BE YOUR BEST SELF
- 14. CONFIDENCE OWN YOUR EXPERIENCE 15+ years of experience disregarded Advice ignored My fault
- 15. CONFIDENCE ALL IN THE PHRASING Dont present a fact you know as an opinion you have Con鍖dence doesnt require force, just purpose
- 16. CONFIDENCE DON'T CONFUSE CONFIDENCE WITH ARROGANCE Being con鍖dent doesnt make you arrogant Acting arrogantly doesnt show con鍖dence Humility and con鍖dence arent mutually exclusive
- 17. BE HELPFUL LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES
- 18. BE HELPFUL PROACTIVELY POSITIVE Make the person feel heard and understood Anticipate and go further
- 19. BE HELPFUL CORRECTLY SETTING EXPECTATIONS We dont have all the answers, and thats ok We can always get them When there are problems, communicate them Consistency and clarity is key
- 20. BE HELPFUL TANGIBLE BENEFITS Happier interactions Better relationships Fewer miscommunications Less back-and-forth
- 21. CONCLUSION GO, AND BE NICE!
- 22. CONCLUSION PRACTICE May not come naturally Make it a habit
- 23. CONCLUSION REFLECT ON EXPERIENCES Review your interactions Be objective Plan for the future
- 24. CONCLUSION EVERYBODY WINS Happier workplace Happier boss Happier customers