5 Tips for Positive Communication

Why Positive Communication?

When you communicate with positive and empowering language, you set the tone for improved collaboration and strengthened relationships in the workplace. Positive language creates positive emotions.

Let’s see some ideas on how to convey the same information but with a more positive spin.

1. Collaboration

Instead of: “That’s not my job.”

Try saying: “I can help with that, and let’s see who is the best fit for that job in the future.”

2. Clarity

Instead of: “You don’t understand.”

Try saying: “Let me clarify my point.”

3. Solutions

Instead of: “This will not work.”

Try saying: “What if we tried this approach instead?”

4. Trust & Respect

Instead of: “This is wrong.”

Try saying: “I appreciate your input, and I see it differently. Here’s my perspective.”

5. Learning & Growth

Instead of: “Don’t do it again this way.”

Try saying: “Next time you might want to consider...”