Optimistic teams have a ‘can do’ mindset. They are more likely to take on bigger challenges, and they will execute these faster and with more energy. Optimists are not better than Pessimists. In fact, you need both. Optimists will get things moving, while Pessimists will plan for almost anything. When projects are complex, overwhelming, or intimidating, it is key to ‘just’ get started. Find out what is stopping people, remove obstacles and reduce perceived risks, then provide a clear path towards the goal. What can we do to generate more Optimism at Work?
About the Author
Tjeerd Veninga is a self-proclaimed student of people and life. During training or coaching sessions, Tjeerd looks for the ‘lightbulb moment’; the moment when people discover what is holding them back and how they could be more successful.Currently, Tjeerd leads the GTM & Enablement team at EnterpriseDB. In this role, he supports sellers so they can be more successful in customer conversations.Tjeerd has been called an ‘Eternal Optimist’, a nickname he wears with pride and caution. Optimism can be powerful, and like anything else in life, it should be served in moderation.
