Comments on: The Scourge of Cynicism

By: Recent Good Reads | the blog

Recent Good Reads | the blog — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:40:45 +0000

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By: John

John — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:27:34 +0000

I’m with you Theresa. I am glad @kylechowning re-posted this. I had not read it before and it was a great way to begin a Monday. I admit Mike that I can be a soft cynic. (I think we all can) I spent the weekend with some soft cynics and it is a cancer that touches all of those that come in contact with it. In Seth Godin’s Linchpin he has a great quote “Don’t listen to the cynics. They’re cynics for a reason. For them the resistance won out a long time ago.” The resistence being everything that keeps us from Glory.

By: Theresa Lode

Theresa Lode — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:33:09 +0000

I will be mulling this one over today quite a bit, I'm sure. I struggle with cynicism, especially with all that's gone on in the political arena. When I find myself getting more this way, I know it's time to turn off the TV, talk a walk, etc, etc. When I'm fatigued I'm most vulnerable. Thanks for the powerful encouragement. I enjoy reading your blog and gleaning from your wisdom. My recent post Do you use the “D” word in your home?

By: What Does Tiger Wood’s Apology Require of You?

What Does Tiger Wood’s Apology Require of You? — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:03:06 +0000

[...] in the possibility of change. Cynicism is easy. It costs me nothing. Belief, on the other hand, requires risk. He may be lying. He may fall again. [...]

By: @katdish

@katdish — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:46 +0000

I actually feel sorry for cynics. What a sad way to go through life - thinking that every kind word or deed has an ulterior motive. The world is a terrible place, but there is beauty and goodness to be found if we only seek it out. My recent post Kindness

By: Thanksgiving Thoughts « The Cameron-Brooks Blog

Thanksgiving Thoughts « The Cameron-Brooks Blog — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:00:34 +0000

[...] Thanksgiving Thoughts Jump to Comments This Thanksgiving week I am taking extra time to be more grateful for what I have in my life and career. I am also working on improving positivity and being conscious of any type of cynical attitude or approach I may have. Last week I became more aware of cynicism and its negative effects through reading a post called The Scourge of Cynicism in Michael Hyat’s Blog, Leading With a Purpose. He begins the blog with, “It (cynicism) is like cancer to the human soul. It is especially deadly when it affects an organization.” Hyatt goes on to define cynic and cynical as well as pointing out three symptoms of being infected – 1) Distrust of others’ motives, 2) Commenting negatively about others, and 3) Pessimism about the future. You can read the full blog post here http://michaelhyatt.com/2007/04/the-scourge-of-cynicism.html. [...]

By: Sweetie Berry

Sweetie Berry — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:45:19 +0000

In my experience providing strategies for goverment, school, and business venues on how to achieve unity in the workplace, cynicism is indeed one of the strongest battles in the workplace employers face. The focus from the workers’ perspective is that “their facts and experience simply overwhelm the opportunity for change” what is not often realized however, is that perspective and outcomes are extremely dependent upon choosing to focus on goals, not the past, not the problems, not the obstacles between point a and point b. Mary Kay Ashe taught her consultants that whatever you think about your business you are….if you think it is hopeless, it is. If you think you have opportunities you do….My work involves helping people identify what they focus on, how they think, and the focus of their thinking…..very often if we truly look at their belief systems regarding work…we can repair and create new perspectives with a gained sense of purpose…and a unified commitment to focus on the next step to accomplishing the measureable goals at hand instead of spinning on company time creating strife and stalling company movement. If one is not willing to buy into and support the leadership’s goals for a company, indeed its time for them to find a new company!

GREAT post!

By: paul

paul — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:58:31 +0000

@MichaelHyatt loved your article on cynicism, i believe there is a cycle of cynicism that starts with us judging others then having to live by the standard we set them and failing adding to our cynicism. As if we can't manage to meet our standards how can anyone else.

Judge not lest ye be judged.

By: biznes

biznes — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:09:32 +0000

Very good post. People should have optimistic view on the surrounding world.

By: Ava Semerau

Ava Semerau — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:08:04 +0000

I have printed this out and now have it in my Bible. This is an issue our blended family is dealing with and your words and suggestions could not have come at better time. Praise God for Deena’s link to you which sent me here!

Ava