A blog that emphasizes positivity in a negative world
As a proud graduate of Penn State University, I had the privilege to see most of Saquon Barkley’s college career. He was truly an impressive example of a premier college football player. He continues to excel on a somewhat offensively… Read moreThere are still some role models out there!
I wasn’t planning to post today, until I saw this story “Boy donates savings for Disney trip to buy food for Hurricane Dorian evacuees“. It seems that 6 year old Jermaine Bell, concerned that those who had to evacuate due… Read morePositivity even in a Storm
I think we can all agree that good communications are essential. The challenge today is that much of our communication is done electronically, and those methods often do not reveal the tone of our message. Have you ever written an… Read moreCommunicating Positively
Aside from the generally good feelings that result from being optimistic and positive, it turns out that there may be an even better reason to build this lifestyle. A recent study by a team at the Boston University School of… Read moreBe Optimistic…and live longer?
I was surfing the internet this morning and ran across this article from the pharmaceutical company, Pfizer. The article posits the possibility of a relationship between positive thinking and better health. Let me share a couple of quick hits from… Read moreConnecting Positivity and Health
I ran across a great example this week. His name is Dylan Tetil and he is a great example for all of us to think about and maybe even emulate. Dylan is a server at the Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania Eat… Read moreBe Like Dylan…
I keep hearing about people “unfriending” others because they disagree with their position on religion, politics, finance, or some other cause. I really have a problem with this. Perhaps it’s because the person wasn’t truly a friend, but only another… Read moreUnfriend? … Positively NOT
There seems to be a real spirit of meanness in the world today. Psychologist and Stanford professor Robert Sutton says that “disrespectful, demeaning, and downright mean-spirited behavior is worse than ever” in a recent interview with New York Magazine. Sutton’s claim to fame is… Read moreMeanness and a Positive Response
I’ve been struggling with this question for some time. My first thought was to try to add some positivity to two of the most negative areas I could think of Facebook and Twitter. I have been posting an inspirational, positive… Read moreWhy all the negativity?
I came across a very good article today from Kevin Eikenberry, entitled “Seven Ways The Best Leaders Set an Example By Going First“. In the article he asserts 7 values that all good leaders should reflect. These include: attitude, learning,… Read morePositive Leadership