“Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.” In leadership, negativity is not a personality trait. It is a governance issue.
Organizations don’t fail because they lack ideas. They fail because decision-makers allow chronic negativity to:
- block execution
- slow down transformation
- turn every proposal into a risk narrative
Healthy leadership is not about silencing doubts. It’s about distinguishing critical thinking from systematic resistance. Leaders who move organizations forward surround themselves with people who:
- challenge with intention
- question to improve, not to paralyze
- bring solutions, not just objections
Negativity drains energy. Clarity creates momentum. Leadership is a choice. So is the environment you tolerate.
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Sitti ABDALLAH MSHANGAMA, Strategic Leadership • Inclusive Governance • Sustainable Transformation