What kind of Ambassador are You?

Being negative Anna "Banana" Kruchten is not a good outlook is it?  Positive thinking brings positive results. Waking up and thinking today is going to be a great day and being thankful you woke up is the way to start your day . I know I am happy everyday that I have the opportunity to make it a wonderful day . Anna is this a November Challenge or just a question ?

I would hope that I will authentic and caring enough to get through to everybody how great this place can be.

Well what an awesome post and congratulations to your Featured Star. I loved the message sadly some people can be led to the water but you cannot make them drink it. I am positive about it:)))Endre

Anna, you are so right...leadership is not a 'born with' quality.  It takes hard work and focus as even leadership challenges change with the times.  m

Hello Anna - I remain a work in progress.  And that journey continues.  I participate.  And observe.  Listen as well.  I learn.  Something new or a bit different regularly. I make mistakes.  Far too many.  Too often too.  Yes, it continues along with all sorts of other stuff. . .  

Anna "Banana" Kruchten - this is an interesting topic. I think there are different types of ambassadors. Being a "positivity ambassador," is someone who leads by example and understands succession planning. Followers need their positivity ambassador to open up doors for others with encouragement for implementing new improvements for the greater good with confidence, and enthusiasm. But most of all, to know the role so well, they can teach it to others, and that person can take over seamlessly. 

What kind of person becomes a Positivity Ambassador depends on how the role was given. For example, when working in Maine, as a bookkeeper, I worked directly with the Owner who managed the business end, the money. I even had access to the office safe and was responsible for everything related to this multi-million-dollar family-owned business. When he died, unexpectedly (just went out down the camp road for a run) I took over his responsibilities and taught his wife, the Owner who handled the People business, everything her husband would want her to know to continue to run the business. I even had to show her how to write a check and explain every single detail, passwords, combination to the safe, etc. That role that I assumed was the direct result of learning the ropes from the man who made the money and prospered in business. She hired me to come back to do the same job and I did it on my own, George's way, successfully. That business is still here today, many decades later, not because of me, but because the original owners trusted me and worked with me long enough to know I knew what to do, in case of an emergency. 

Was I a positivity ambassador? That title was not given to me, but you see, the point is, a title is just a title, and title dies when a person dies or gives up, or there are changes. There are leaders that have the respect, ethics, and integrity who aren't the principal but know how important responsibilities are to get the job(s) done.

There are many training classes to become a leader, but not all trainees become effective leaders. The relationship between leadership style and types of people who assume leadership varies from company to company. I worked for 3 different Brokerage firms (all same company) and the leaders all completely different. High energy, sure. Did the company prosper? Not all! Some leaders were replaced. Some lost their license. Delegation skills are very important; so is the role of discipline. You're right, leadership doesn't happen overnight. Not everyone can be an effective leader. Learning is ongoing. Mistakes happen. Problem-solvers are the glue that keeps the business going. 

I agree, people are drawn to positive leaders. How people interact with each other makes a big difference in whether or not success follows. Leading with humility is one of the most important factors that I know of. People avoid negative, authoritative leaders. First and foremost, the leader has to be a people person, and the people have to know they can trust the leader. Toxic people need to go. Good positive leaders foster good relationships. 

Good morning Anna,

Love your post about being a positivity ambassador or leader. To lead and to be followed is to lead by being  upbeat, encouraging, seeing the good in situations, open to new ideas, passionate, confident, giving, dedicated and of course positive! You are exactly right!

I think being positive (or not) might be an innate trait, so we're either born with a sense of positivity or not. Turning that trait into being a positivity ambassador or leader happens when the person doesn't want to just go with the flow. And, they want to grow/expand/challenge themselves. That's my thought for this morning!

Good morning, Anna... I've always been a glass half-full kind of person... I hate negativity and if I sense it in people around me, I avoid them like the plague. And I believe that positivity is something that can rub off. My husband, being a bit of a dour Dutchman, was more of a glass half-empty person... he's changed after being around me for 35+ years.

Hey Anna,
What interesting questions. YOU are definitely a Positivity Ambassador. Am I?

I would say, "Yes," I am a Positivity Ambassador, and that's probably why we are good friends.

I don't recall any particular ambition to become a leader; I just always wanted to be the best I could be at whatever I did. I believe that when you are a positive person and want to help people, opportunities to serve in leadership positions happen. It's almost inevitable. 

Occasionally you must use negative feedback for positive results, but for the most part positive reinforcement is the way to motivate the troops.

Hello Ana Banana and I think it is a must to be positive all the time.  I love meeting people and getting to know them.

Hi Anna- I choose to be positive!  As I've gotten older, I tend to distance myself from people who can only see the hole.  I listened to Nick Saban today on College Game Day and he remarked that he had to keep a positive focus for his team. It's a trickle down effect. This may be why one of my favorite movies growing up was Pollyanna. I choose to see the positive in something. 

Anna "Banana" Kruchten negativity drains the energy out of us, while being positive builds energy, and I need all the energy I can get!!!

I agree 100% with the comment left by Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP.  I'm adopting it, and claiming it as my own!😊

CONGRATULATIONS Anna, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Clubgroup!  

Work every day to be a positive person, Anna, to find inspiration in the little things that are often overlooked. You are one of my favorites here and I feel blessed every day to be part of this community! Much love.