#18 The dangers of toxic positivity at work
Toxic positivity is when the only thing that matters is always being good, always on top and always optimistic. In the professional world, toxic positivity at work is twice dangerous.
Today’s topic is toxic positivity at work. Toxic positivity is when the only thing that matters is always being good, always on top and always optimistic.
In the professional world, toxic positivity at work is twice dangerous, first because it drives employees to burnout, and therefore to long absenteeism. But by only valuing the positive, the company also puts itself in danger, because it leaves no room for criticism. And that's the problem, because healthy positivity at work implies the courage to face up to what's wrong, and use true positivity: sincerely wanting to improve things and really bringing solutions.
So the next time you hear at work, "no worries, be positive", think twice and rephrase: what needs to change so that it's no longer a problem?