Being Positive

Good morning virtual book club participants. Which aspects of the “3 No Complaining Tools” (pg. 49) and “5 Things to do Instead of Complain” (pg. 114) have had or could have the greatest impact on you and why?

The Cost of Negativity and Dealing with Complaining

Thanks to those who have begun to reflect and share with the group about the format, messages and lessons. To continue these discussions, please share your thoughts to the following questions

• What do you see as the difference between mindless complaining and justified complaining?
• What are some of the business and individual costs you have seen associated with negativity?
• Who do you see yourself most like and why? Jim? Dan? Or Hope?
• Should people be allowed to complain at work and do you think it is feasible to implement "The No Complaining Rule" at work (and/or home)?

Have fun with the discussion :-)

Checkin' In...

Please take a moment away from reading The No Complaining Rule to share with the group:

• Who you are and where you work.
• What inspired you to sign up for the virtual book club?
• What do you hope to get out of the club?

Look forward to us getting to know each other.
Scott

Club and Blog Etiquette

Some simple guidelines to keep this a positive and inclusive experience for all:

1. Read and participate in blogs (Silence will not be "golden" in this blog universe) .
2. Have fun and help others to have fun.
3. Be open, honest, and respectful (No fangs allowed- from Jon's last book, The Energy Bus" where he references energy vampires "sucking the life out of us").
4. Keep on topic (to maximize our time together).
5. Avoid department and employee names (avoids possible hurt feelings or even defamation).
6. Cite page numbers for quotes or excepts (to give Jon credit and help others find what you are referencing).

Post any other guidelines you feel will be helpful to the group's success together.

Welcome to the WCU Virtual Book Club

Hello and welcome to our newest pilot project. Over the past several years the Office of Training and Organizational Development has included a traditional book club as part of the "Investing in Employee Excellence" programming. With everyone's busy schedules and a winter chill in the air, we are offering another alternative this semester...a virtual book club.

Periodic information and questions will be posted so book club members can share their thoughts, observations and/or reflections back to the larger group. This gives participants the same opportunity to get involved and share as the traditional book club but with the added convenience of 24/7 access.

Early registrants should watch for their book and future emails/postings. Looking forward to everyone's participation. If you want to comment, simple click on the "Comments" button below.