14 Ways to Beat Negativity Bias

How can you fight negativity bias in your organization?

Here is a short list:

1. Build trust with employees, peers, and supervisors.
2. Start some form of mindfulness group or bring in outside help to do so.
3. Discuss negativity bias and share information about how it works and why it exists.
4. Be as transparent as possible.
5. Make your expectations clear and communicate what needs to be done.
6. Have high expectations for people and delegate tasks, even challenging tasks. Give people a chance to grow.
7. Assist people with hard conversations but don't do the have those conversations for them.
8. Discuss Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
9. Invest in employee training.
10. Run a book group or other professional development discussion.
11. Do not retain employees who generate negativity in the office.
12. Seek clients and customers who align with your culture.
13. Encourage self-awareness.
14. Hold people accountable and tell them where they need improvement.