So who is on your team, and what do performance do you require?

Today’s workplace success is based on upbeat, engaged and fired up employees, constantly thinking and hunting for opportunities to help their company perform. Your people are your profits – and what kind of people you have determines you level of profits.

So in today’s workplace, you will find:

The “yes-butters” – these are the employees who constantly focus on what won’t work, what won’t happen or what won’t improve. They always have an excuse. It is always someone else’s fault. They focus on the negative. Why are these on your team?

The “not-knowers” – these are the employees who have no ideas. These employees are here physically, mostly just taking up space. Thinking and personal investment in their work is non-existent. Why are these on your team?

The “why-notters” – these are the employees who question; they are optimistic, open and resilient. They focus on “can do,” “how about” and “let’s try.” Why don’t you have more of these on your team?

What do you do to inspire a team of “why-notters”? How do you help your employees be optimistic? For help, click on our Hunt for Opportunities and the ways to help employees learn to be upbeat and looking for opportunities in any economy.