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Hi !
Welcome to this week's issue of Executive Insight.
Are You Optimistic About the Future? A recent USA TODAY/Gallup Poll reflects Americans' relentless optimism. In spite of feeling beleaguered by economic challenges, optimism is on the horizon. The pollsters asked participants (in an open-ended question format) which one or two strengths of the United States make them most optimistic about the next 20 years. The top answer, representing 35% of the responses, was the strength/will of the American people.
This article made me think about what it means to be optimistic. It reminded me of research by Martin Seligman, PhD that indicates that "learned optimism" may not just prevent depression, but may result in improved health.
Are you feeling optimistic about the future? How does that optimism reflect in your work, your interactions with others, and your overall day-to-day conversations? Even if you aren't feeling particularly optimistic at the moment, if you focus on the associated health benefits, it may help to pull you away from a negative funk. The other day I had a conversation with a client who is overwrought by stress, to the point where it is affecting his health. We focused what's working in his life to diffuse the negativity, and our conversation ended with him having a glimmer of optimism about his future. I'm not suggesting that you walk around with rose-colored glasses and ignore the challenges that we face. Instead, think of optimism as a tool that can help us navigate through the tougher times. Have a great week!
 Copyright 2010 Lisa M. Aldisert
Lisa Aldisert is the president of Pharos Alliance, Inc., a management consulting firm that works with organizations in the areas of strategy, business development, and organizational/leadership development. Give us a call at 212-332-3242 to see how we can help you create strategies that make sense for your organization, and result in increased revenue and profitability. |
 Issue #47,
February 18, 2010 ISSN 1947-2889
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