Quick Positive and Optimistic Story for Leaders

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The best leaders are optimistic leaders. Here is a great story for leaders that they can use. I came across a "Dear Abby" post a little while back that I thought you might enjoy. In response to a previous letter, this reader provides an optimistic way to look to the future.

DEAR ABBY: My great-grandma also requested that she be buried in her pajamas, but said she also wanted a fork placed in her hands. We could understand the pajamas -- given the "long sleep" -- but the fork had us stumped. She explained that when dishes were cleared after family dinners when she was growing up and dessert was on its way, her father would say, "Hold onto your fork, the best is yet to come!"

We did as my great-grandmother asked, and it helped those of us who were grieving to remember that she's now enjoying her "just desserts." -- HOLDING TIGHT TO MY FORK, SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Dear Abby source: http://www.uexpress.com/dearabby/?uc_full_date=20100318

Leaders need to be positive and optimistic. So how do you hold onto your fork? How might you use this story to inspire those you lead?

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Comments

[Kristen Birmingham]

Mike,
What an inspiring story! Makes you dig deep in thought.

[Shantra Winger]

I'm a veterinary technician and one thing that I like is the quick pace of the work environment. I also enjoy the "no exam is the same" atmosphere we have. Every animal is different and I will admit, I look forward to the viscious ones, because, to me, that presents a challenge. A challenge motivates me to do my best and also see if I can "connect" to the animal. That's my "dessert", is when I've been successful in my work day. I used to try and help others to see that as well, but they just looked at me funny...lol.

[Mike Rogers]

Thanks Kristen, I am glad you enjoyed it.

That is great Shantra. It is good to hear of someone holding on to their fork : ) I would encourage you to keep helping others see it. Good luck to you! Thanks for your comments.

[Sandra Matty]

I really like this story, it is a good way to look at what lies ahead.

[kare anderson]

For a research-based, enjoyable read on how to become more optimistic (and resilient) read Seligman's book Learned Optimism - it is very good. Look at the quiz and learn the three "Ps"
~ another fan of teamwork and leadership

[john barnes]

Hey Mike,

The story of the said grandmother and the forks are great! Keep supplying us with those inspirational thoughts.

[Devika Ravindran]

I liked it too, Thanks for sharing

[brajesh dubey]

good story!

[Reba Mongosa]

We have all probably read Dear Abby and forgotten so many important stories that would help us stay positive. This a great little story for you to share.