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Positive Impact Questions

1.      "I have helped someone in the last 24 hours.

2.      I am an exceptionally courteous person.

3.      I like being around positive people.

4.      I have praised someone in the last 24 hours.

5.      I have developed a knack for making other people feel good.

6.      I am more productive when I am around positive people.

7.      In the last 24 hours, I have told someone that I cared about him or her.

8.      I make it a point to become acquainted with people wherever I go.

9.      When I receive recognition, it makes me want to give recognition to someone else.

10. In the last week, I have listened to someone talk through his or her goals and ambitions.

11. I make unhappy people laugh.

12. I make it a point to call each of my associates by the name she or he likes to be called.

13. I notice what my colleagues do at a level of excellence.

14. I always smile when I meet people.

15. I feel good about giving praise whenever I see good behavior (Rath & Clifton, 2004, p. 94)."

Reference:  Rath, T.; & Clifton, D.O., (2004).  How full is your bucket?: positive strategies for work and life.  New York: Gallup Press.

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Created: 2008-04-03, Updated: 2009-01-09