To maintain positive relationships with coworkers, it is important to communicate honestly while keeping a positive tone. Being truthful allows colleagues to understand each other better and builds trust, though one should think carefully about how to deliver critical feedback and consider other perspectives. While honest discussions do not always lead to agreement, addressing issues calmly and making an effort to resolve conflicts helps foster an accepting workplace where different ideas are respected.

1. Communicating
with Colleagues
How to keep a
positive atmosphere
in the workplace

2. Thank you for
joining me today.

3. I'm a communications head.
I'm a public speaker.
I'm also a self-published author.
My name is Ali
Michaels.

4. Keep it real.

5. Honesty goes a
long way.
To maintain a harmonious relationship with
coworkers, you must be truthful in what you say and
how you act. Letting colleagues know your honest
opinion about different matters can help bring
clarity to any situation. It also builds trust in the
workplace, which make work easy and enjoyable.

6. It may not be easy to let your coworkers
know about your qualms on certain
matters, but this will help them
understand you better as an individual.
Though this is an important step, always
remember to think before you speak.
Speak
your mind.

7. Keep it positive.

8. Speaking honestly doesn't always
ensure a positive outcome. It matters
how you deliver your thoughts and
how your actions reflect your words.
Strive to maintain a positive and
forward-thinking approach when
interacting with colleagues.

9. Provide feasible solutions that are
favored by the majority of your
colleagues.
Consider where your coworkers are
coming from and understand their
perspective on any given situation.
Mind your tone and ensure you're
coming from a place of sincerity.

10. Keep your cool.

11. It won't always be
smooth sailing.
Rectify any issue by communicating truthfully.
Confrontation may be difficult, but setting aside time
to talk and settle matters in a calm manner will do
wonders for your relationship with your coworkers.
There is no perfect workplace. Depending on the
situation, you may get into a heated argument or
at the very least, develop misunderstandings with
your coworkers.

12. Set an
example.
Foster a workplace
respectful and accepting of
different ideas.
Be kind in your interactions
and be quick in mending any
communication issues.

13. Be a positive change.

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