2010Nov12_PositiveAttitude_MCR_HRD_Institute, Hyderabad

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Positive Attitude
Adapted byProf. V. Viswanadham
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Some astonishing stories
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A candidate for a news broadcaster post was
rejected because of his voice. He was also told
that because of his height, he would never be
famous.
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He is Amitabh Bachchan
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A small boy from a poor family was not
exceptionally well at school, but was fascinated
by birds and rockets. The first rocket he built
crashed a missile that he built crashed multiple
times. He is the person who has scripted the
space odyssey of India, single handedly
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He is Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
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In 1962, four young nervous musicians played
their first record audition. The audition company
was not impressed. While turning them down, one
of the executives of the company said, We dont
like their sound. Groups of guitars are on the
way out.
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The group is called The Beatles
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In 1944, Emmeline Snively, Director of the Blue
Book Modeling Agency told modeling hopeful
Norman Jean Baker, Youd better learn
secretarial work or else get married. Modeling
is not for you.
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She went to become Marilyn Monroe.
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In 1954, Jimmy Denny, manager of the Grand Ole
Opera fired a singer after a single performance.
He told him, You aint going anywhere son. You
should go back to driving a truck.
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He went on to become Elvis Presley.
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When a gentleman invented a communication machine
in 1876, it did not get much response. After
using the device, President Rutherford Hayes
said, Thats an amazing invention, but who would
want to use one of those?
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He said this to Alexander Graham Bell, about his
telephone.
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In 1940, another young inventor named Chester
Carlson took his idea to 20 corporations,
including some of the biggest in his country.
They all turned him down.
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His machine was the photocopier we use today. He
sold it to a company which later became Xerox
corporation.
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A school teacher punished a boy for not paying
attention to mathematics and for not being able
to solve simple mathematical problems. She told
him that he would never become anybody in life.
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The boy went to become Albert Einstein.
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Why Positive Attitude?

• It encourages-
• Ability to adapt to change
• Openness to learning
• Higher productivity
• The ability to work with all types of people
• Ability to learn grow on the job
• Creative solution in problem solving
• To reduce stress.

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Interrelationship between Mind, Body Success
Self Image Your beliefs attitude about yourself
Self Talk Influences what you say about yourself
Change in body Breathing, muscle tension,
posture, blushing

Self behavior Action, verbal responses
Success
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Attributes of Positive attitude

• 5 Positive Attitudes to Transform Productive work
  environment
• 1. Willing-to-learn Attitude
• 2. Take-Charge Attitude
• 3. Involved Attitude
• 4. Assertive Attitude
• 5. Supportive Attitude.

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• Characteristics of
• the willing-to-Learn Attitude person

• Is open to new ideas
• Listens actively patiently
• Asks relevant questions
• Dont show know-all subject attitude
• Seeks out advices
• Emphasizes other peoples viewpoints
• Continually upgrades job skills
• Takes seminars on human-relation skills
• Takes on new job responsibilities
• Believes that learning is a life long process.

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2. Characteristics of the Take-Charge Attitude
person

• Takes charge of situation
• Takes full responsibility of his or her attitude
  action
• Looks for solutions
• Feel empowered to take control and make sound
  decisions
• Refuses to blame circumstances or events
• Does not delay too much to change
• Makes own luck
• Explores options
• Has a good sense of humour.

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3. Characteristics of the Involved Attitude
person

• Is interested to getting the job done
• Actively participates in projects meetings
• Works in a team
• Offers alternatives for solving problems
• Enthusiastic enjoys life
• Uses critical thinking for decision making
• Does not take more time in decision making
• Does not look back once decision is made.

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CULTIVATE POSITIVE ATTITUDE

• Develop positive attitude
• for all purposes
• Always see positive things
• first
• Work at being cheerful
• and optimistic
• Avoid negative thinking

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SOME POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Try to finish one task before you start another
• Break large tasks into bite size proportions
• Take each day at a time
• Look at problems as a Challenge
• Strive for Excellence, not perfection
• Be a better listener
• Do not be shy about approaching others for help
• Learn from your mistakes and be wise
• Learn from others mistakes and be wiser
• Maintain punctuality strictly

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EVALUATE YOURSELF IN REFLECTION.

• SWOT analysis
• Improve yourself
• on daily basis

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Remember EVERY SECOND COUNTS
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A winner is not one who never fails. A winner is
one who NEVER QUITS
ATTITUTDE
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Remember

• Be open and willing
• to accept your own limitations

At the same time appreciate other peoples'
point of view
No Body is Perfect
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Attitude
Action
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PositiveAttitude
PositiveAction
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PositiveAction
PositiveResults
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Thank you.Pleaseput somethingat leastinto
practice
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