Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation

by Oct 17, 2018

Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.

– Michael Jordan

Not every situation you find yourself in at work will be a position one, but to the extent possible, try to turn that negative situation upside-down. Perhaps there is something you can learn from the negative situation or there may be opportunities that are unexpectedly made possible. For instance, when a teammate or colleague leaves your organization it can provide the chance to take on more responsibility or bring someone in with a fresh eye.

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