Winning Attitudes Are Essential

There has been so much written about the importance of thinking positively, and having a positive attitude. Thousands of people annually spend millions of dollars on courses, self-improvement books, tapes, etc., to find out more about how their attitude impacts their actions. However, while so many people read, listen to, and attend seminars about thkis topic, very few actually incorporate these teachings into their everyday routine and thought mechanisms.

Having a positive attitude should actually be referred to as having a winning attitude. This type of attitude propels an individual into being the best he can be, and performing to his highest expectations. A winner is always going to be a part of the solution, while others are often a major part of the problem. Winners, however do not perceive of problems, but rather see these obstacles as challenges to overcome.

Those with winning attitudes possess a "can-do" attitude, while others do not. One will never hear a winner say that he will try, but rather a winner will state that he will. Positive thinkers will think in terms of how to get a good idea accomplished, and what can be done to make it even better. On the other hand, negative people will enjoy their role as naysayers, always saying why something will not work, or what is wrong with the idea, without suggesting alternatives. Positive thinkers are not necessarily "pie-in-the-sky" individuals, but have a relentlessness to follow through on worthwhile endeavors or ideas.

A winner will be a leader, and take command of a situation. Others will sit in the background, often expecting credit for what others do. Losers generally are followers, and often do not know precisely what they are following.

Having a winning attitude means always being true to your own beliefs, and behaving in an ethical and moral manner. An individual with a positive attitude always works steadfastly to treat everyone fairly and honestly. Followers and naysayers often play the "blame game," rather than assuming personal responsibility, which an effective leader assumes.

Effective leadership requires using one's positive attitude productively to help, rather than harm, at all times. When someone actually is positive, rather than simply acting the part, he becomes a more productive and effective individual.