Be Positive

Nobody likes a crabby, complaining, gossipy co-worker or employee. This includes your boss.

Even if the person you work for doesn’t seem to be the happiest person in the world, you should still strive for positivity. Show appreciation to your boss—take a moment to send a thank-you email after a favor, or simply wish them a good afternoon when you leave for the day.

Don’t focus on the negative. If you come to every meeting complaining about what’s wrong, you’ll bring down everyone’s mood. Instead, re-frame complaints as ideas for innovation, steeped in excitement for improvement. Offer solutions, not problems.

At all costs, avoid destructive behaviors such as gossiping and back-stabbing. That’s not a culture that anyone wants to work in or supervise.

Remember—you’re all human, and you’re all in this together, and it’s only through unity that your organization will succeed. Be positive, enthusiastic, and willing to see the good in everything. This trait is contagious, and your boss won’t be able to help catching a little of it.