Wait. W.A.I.T. Why am I talking? It’s usually something that I mention to people who are starting a new job. I always talk about positive expectation. When you’re hired for a job, employers generally have positive expectations. I think people show up to new jobs, they often feel they have to prove that they’re going to contribute. I encourage them to remember that this is something that’s already been decided; that’s the thought and the expectation people have about them. They should be in learning mode, and WAIT is a great acronym to remember: Why am I talking?

Yesterday I was in a situation where I wanted to blow off some steam. It was a charged situation. I wanted to send a text about someone in the room with me, and I thought to myself what value am I adding by saying something negative? It was about a caregiver, in this case. Yeah, is she my favorite person? No. Is she the best person for the job today? Yes. So why would I say something negative?

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