Have you ever run across someone who is perpetually negative? They might consistently say things like “You can’t do that,” “That won’t work,” and other de-motivating statements. They might use body ...

Working with negative people is like running up a hill that never ends. It doesn’t take long for all those pessimistic attitudes to poison everyone. Ultimately, they bring down everyone’s motivation, ...

One of the most common laments of the leaders I coach is employee negativity. Here’s a paragraph from session notes from one of these frustrated leaders: “Some of my people are just so negative! They ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julia Korn writes about leadership and career development. Let’s be clear: expressing occasional negativity isn’t just normal— it ...

Workplace stress is common. In fact, a report from the American Psychological Association shows that 79% of workers in the U.S. experience job stress. Unfortunately, stress within the workplace can ...

If you’ve ever had the misfortune of working with a toxic colleague or working for a toxic boss, you know how high the personal and professional cost can be. “Toxic” is a word that gets thrown around ...

Negative language in the workplace can do a number on morale, and when employees are stressed, they're even more likely to say something they'll regret. But, with some emotional awareness and practice ...