personal development for life & work chapter 3 attitude

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT for Life & Work

Chapter 3Chapter 3

Attitude


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CHAPTER 3CHAPTER 3

ObjectivesObjectivesAfter completing this chapter, you should be

able to:

1.1. Define attitude and explain its importance in the workplace and in life.

2.2. Explain how attitudes are developed.3.3. Describe how experiences and circumstances

impact attitudes.4.4. Take positive steps to improve your attitude.5.5. Describe how your attitudes influence others.6.6. Describe how the attitudes of others impact you.


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3.1 Attitude Is Important3.1 Attitude Is ImportantAttitude:

Is your outlook on life. Is reflected in how you respond to people and

events.Drives your behavior.Can attract others to you.Can signal others to avoid you.


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Five Things to Remember About Five Things to Remember About AttitudeAttitude

1.1. You control only what you think.

2.2. Attitudes can and do change over time.

3.3. Your attitude affects others.

4.4. Attitudes of others affect you.

5.5. Attitudes are unique because they are developed as a result of emotion.


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Benefits of a Positive Attitude Benefits of a Positive Attitude

A positive attitude …

Says to others, “I can achieve success.”

Is liberating.

Helps you achieve goals and attain success.

Builds greater inner power and strength.

Empowers you to succeed faster and more easily.

Helps you see the glass as “half full” instead of “half empty.”

Gives you more energy. Enables you to overcome difficulties and move on with your life.

Inspires and motivates others. Leads you to greater happiness in life and work.


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Change Your AttitudeChange Your AttitudeWhen you change your attitude, you

automatically change:

Your perspective.

The way you interpret things.

The decisions you make.

The actions you take.

The results you get.


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Improve Your AttitudeImprove Your AttitudeFollow these tips to improve your attitude:

Visualize the attitudes you want to improve.Resolve to adopt those attitudes you want to

improve.Use the image of your “ideal self” as a model for

your behavior.Create a positive atmosphere around you.Surround yourself with positive people.Celebrate your successes.


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3.2 Attitudes Are Contagious3.2 Attitudes Are Contagious

A worker’s attitudes and values help to determine:How focused and dedicated the worker will be.How the individual will fit into the workplace team.How effective the individual will be in developing

trust, and positive relationships with coworkers and customers.


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Productive vs. Nonproductive Productive vs. Nonproductive Attitudes Attitudes

Productive Attitudes Nonproductive Attitudes

Enthusiastic Interested Envious Sarcastic

Confident Considerate Disrespectful Angry

Kindhearted Easy-going Conceited Agitated

Supportive Patient Apathetic Impatient

Helpful Friendly Rude Pessimistic

Cheery Engaging Fearful Anxious


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Your Attitude Influences OthersYour Attitude Influences OthersAttitudes are catching:

Be aware of the influence you have on others.

One individual can spark a change in an entire group.

We are inspired to follow and emulate our chosen role models.

A positive attitude and high morale contribute to effective job performance.


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Attitudes of Others Affect YouAttitudes of Others Affect You

To cope with the negative attitudes of others:

Ignore what you see and hear that is negative.

Walk away from negative situations.

Be aware of the influence others have on you.

Control your negative reactions and feelings toward others.


““Food for Thought” Food for Thought”

It has been said that a positive attitude is one of the most important factors that influence a person’s success on the job.

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1.1. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

2.2. How might an employer judge the attitude of a prospective employee?

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