“Go Green” – Make a commitment to yourself to be positive
and purposeful even in the most challenging circumstances.

Everyday we are faced with challenging people, competing
priorities, and the unexpected . . . .

                You receive an email – with a long cc list including your manager – about a serious issue that you weren’t aware of

                You are given an assignment – the purpose, what’s required, and outcomes are not clear, the due date is only a few day away and this is the second time this happened today!

              You are in a meeting and the conversation turns to frustration about your manager and upcoming changes in your department

And We Have a Choice . . .

“Green” takes the high road and responds with respect and humility, is not silent and uses her voice to shed a positive “light” and believes for the best outcome even if it’s not easy or obvious.

“Yellow” can appear neutral but is actually on the brink of going “Red.”  The most important thing is that we recognize it and change our perspective.

“Red” operates from a place of frustration, fear, or a feeling
of being overwhelmed, not appreciated or valued.  These emotions are manifested in negative words and actions we direct at other people (we justify it because we believe the circumstances warrant it). 

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