Positivity matters more than you might realize in business. It’s not just a feel-good concept—it directly influences productivity, morale, and how your team navigates day-to-day challenges. Whether you’re responding to an email or navigating a team conflict, your mindset can completely change the outcome. And when positivity leads the way, even setbacks can become turning points.

The glass is half empty.

Being an owner of a small business can become difficult especially when your business grows. More and more personalities are thrown into the mix. You will always encounter positive individuals that promote encouragement. You will also experience individuals that bring the morale down. It’s your job as a manager to make sure the positive overpowers the negative. Some people naturally gravitate to “the glass is half empty” scenario. Help them to consider the other “half” of the whole and the many opportunities available to multiply it.

Perspectives vary.

Unfortunately, no two people are going to view a situation the same way. Artists use terms to describe the point of view in which their art is being portrayed. Worms eye view is seeing an object from below. Bird’s eye view is seeing an object from above. If they paint an object from these two perspectives, they will produce completely different images even if their subject is the same.

Positivity matters.

Not everyone has the same positive mindset. But positivity IS contagious. That being said, it’s important to spread the positivity. Not everyone has the same perspective but it helps to share. When introduced to a different perspective, others’ point of view tends to change. Let your colleagues in on the little bit of sunshine. It will change the morale of your entire organization one person at a time.