How to Stay POSI+IVE in a

TOUGH Work Environment

How to Stay POSI+IVE in a

TOUGH Work Environment

The EnvironmentThe Environment

YOU

Negative Work Environment

Negative Work Environment

Past Experiences

Past Experiences

Other People’s Behavior

Other People’s Behavior

Determinism Theory

Determinism Theory

- Dog eat dog . . . everyone fighting to get ahead

- No one appreciates your contributions - Too much work . . . not enough help- Deadlines are unrealistic- Longer hours . . . additional work- Budget Constraints- Competition is eating us alive- Poor management / direction- Job insecurity

Negative Work Environment

Negative Work Environment

Other People’s Behavior

Other People’s Behavior

BulldozersBulldozers

Snipers

Snipers

ExplodersExploders

ClamsClamsClamsClams

Patronizers

Complainers

Controllers

Backstabbers

Walking Wounded

Negatives

GossipsGossips

Brown Nosers

SluffersSluffers

Whiners

Past Experiences

Past Experiences

Ouch!

GENETIC:

“My Grandparents did it to me. (Inherited traits)”

PSYCHIC:

“My Parents did it to me. (Upbringing)”

ENVIRONMENTAL:

“My Spouse, my Boss, the Company, etc. is doing this to me. (Surroundings)”

Determinism Theory

Determinism Theory

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