Dear Grandchildren:
I hope you and your company are doing well in 2017. I trust you’ve been motivated to make a difference for you and your company. I hope you’ve used wisely those 86,400 seconds you’ve been given each day, taking action for you and your company.
Last month, I discussed two words that are important for you and your company: Motivation and Time. If you haven’t read that letter, here’s a link to read it now.
Today’s newsletter is discussing a third word that’s my favorite because it is so important in a life and in a company. The word is attitude. Yes, I believe your attitude— not your aptitude— will determine your altitude.
So really, what is attitude and how can it help you in your company? I believe your attitude is what’s inside you that’s revealed or expressed in your behavior. By your words and your actions, others will experience who you really are.
The question is:
- Do you have a positive or negative attitude?
- How do others see you and feel around you?
- Do you live as a positive winner? Here’s another way to say it: will you accept responsibility for yourself by responding to life in a positive way?
- Do you see the glass half full or half empty?
An experiment conducted at a university demonstrates this point well. Twenty students, all seniors, were selected to apply for an accounting position. Ten students were accounting majors. The other ten students were non-accounting majors who had a high level of self-confidence; these students were no doubt heading into the sales arena.
Out of the twenty students that applied for an accounting position, three were from the accounting group while seven were from the non-accounting group.
The bottom line is your attitude is so important in everything you do. A good, positive attitude will give you a jump start in creating a great first impression. Then it’s important to back up that positive attitude with effective actions.
Last night, Grandma and I went out for dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. A young man began serving us with a smile and we were really impressed with the way he took care of us. He was very positive and friendly, making a good first impression. About half way through the meal, he seemed to disappear and left us hanging. A good positive attitude will not make up for poor service or not doing your job well.
WE HAVE TO BACK UP THAT POSITIVE ATTITUDE WITH POSITIVE ACTIONS!
Regarding your attitude, the Bible states to have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:5)
This month, Grandma and I had a chance to renew our relationship with Grandma’s stepsister, Kim McConnell, here in Florida. We spent three hours talking about the past and where we are today. Kim is limited to a walker and would be considered house bound because of a birth defect in her spine. When you talk to her, she doesn’t feel sorry for herself. Her uplifting attitude is still looking ahead to the positive things she has. She still praises God for His grace and blessings He has given her. Wow! What an excellent example of a positive attitude!
Well, Grandchildren, I’m going to close for now. I hope you really focus on having an attitude that will help you and your company make a difference in your life. As Zig Ziglar would always say, If you do, then I’ll see you at the top!
Until next month,
I love you,
Grandpa
P.S. If you have any comments or feedback, I’d love to hear from you.