Is the glass half-empty, or half-full? How you answer will usually brand you as an optimist or pessimist. But is one answer better than the other? Optimists usually are great at envisioning the possibilities, while pessimists can often spot risks well before they occur. Both personality types are critical to the success of a team.

But what about you as an individual? Is your professional success a function of whether the glass is half-empty or half-full?

Think about how you express yourself:

• Let’s find a way to make it work... vs It doesn’t work.
• I’m almost there… vs I’m still not finished.
• I’m part-way through my professional certification… vs I don’t have the qualifications.
• I want to find time to meet you, let’s compare calendars… vs If you want to meet me, it will have to be at 2pm.

Many people don’t realize the impact that their optimism (or pessimism) can have on others. Consider the statements above a second time, but think of yourself as the recipient. How would you feel if a colleague answered you one way, vs the other? Professional success is far more likely for the optimist.

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