Say something nice… and say it loud
Improv Everywhere’s latest stunt is right up our alley: They set up a podium and a megaphone on a New York street corner with a plaque that says simply “Say something nice.”
And people do:
Question: How could this be replicated inside a workplace?
Jen Z Said,
August 24, 2011 @ 3:10 pm
This is great. Generally when I talk to people that work for me – before getting into a status update or anything related to projects we are working on – I try to ask about their weekend or something that is light or compliment them (genuinely) on the work they have done. My parents always taught me – if you need to say something negative – make sure to have three positive things to say as well. That combination seems to work well.
Inlägg som berör – 27 augusti 2011 « Nattens bibliotek Said,
August 27, 2011 @ 6:02 pm
[...] The Chief Happiness officer har satt upp en megafon mitt i New York med uppmaningen att ”Say something nice!” And they do! [...]
Jacob Weinfeld Said,
August 30, 2011 @ 6:31 pm
Great post! I agree with Jen, whenever you are talking to someone about a something negative, make sure to sandwich it with a positive on each end.
Juri Widiger Said,
September 1, 2011 @ 10:33 am
Absolutely love that idea! Thanks for sharing. Amid so many negative headlines saying something nice is uplifting.
Lynette Said,
September 5, 2011 @ 3:14 am
Great Idea! but if it works in the work place really depends on attitude of the staff and also the culture of the work place.
M Said,
September 10, 2011 @ 2:46 pm
If you admire someone for a particular reason, tell them so http://bit.ly/pCIUKm
hr solutions Said,
September 13, 2011 @ 10:38 am
I like it and i like the way what you imagined. Say something nice and Say it loud..It is really funny thing also. I would like to do this in my city corona also.
Mette Nygaard Olsen Said,
September 13, 2011 @ 10:51 am
I make an effort to do this, at our regular friday meeting. When all the complaints has been made and discussed and we are almost ready to return to our workstations i try to say something appreciative – normally i praise one or several co-wokers, and it works!
şişme bebek Said,
September 16, 2011 @ 7:44 pm
Great Idea! but if it works in the work place really depends on attitude of the staff and also the culture of the work place
Shellecia Said,
September 18, 2011 @ 7:36 pm
I like this post. Everyone likes a genuine compliment or when someone shows real interest in their lives. My blog say-yes-to-today.blogspot.com also tries to encourage positivity in one’s own life so that in turn you can positively impact the lives of others.
Julie Said,
September 21, 2011 @ 12:30 am
Hi Alex, I have taken your idea and changed it slightly. I have put up a large laminated notice in the staff room at work that says “Write something nice!”. I left a pen stuck next to the poster and let them get on with it. It has been a great success and everybody has been talking about it – which is what it is all about. Any other great ideas? Thanks Julie
Sisme bebekler Said,
November 26, 2011 @ 1:07 pm
Great post! I agree with Jen, whenever you are talking to someone about a something negative, make sure to sandwich it with a positive on each end.
şişme bebek Said,
December 8, 2011 @ 4:25 pm
Great Idea! but if it works in the work place really depends on attitude of the staff and also the culture of the work place. ;)