how to use positive messages to inspire + motivate employees webinar
TRANSCRIPT
AGENDA
1. Trends: Focusing on what’s wrong
2. Truths: Benefits of positivity
3. Tips: Things you can start doing now
The day is what you make it!
So why not make it a
great one?
~ Steve Schulte
Corporate employers planned to
spend an average of $594 per employee on wellness based
incentives in 2014. .
We have trained ourselves to to focus on the negative.
American and French
people were asked what
emotions they associated
with chocolate cake.
– Americans said guilt.
– The French said celebration.
Are you
sabotaging your
wellness program
with negativity?
Scare tactics lead to fear
and short-term change.
Positive messages lead to
long-term change.
TRUTHS
OPTIMISM IS THE
ONE QUALITY
MORE
ASSOCIATED
WITH SUCCESS
AND HAPPINESS
THAN ANY
OTHER.
Better
psychological/physical
well-being
Lower rates of
depression
Increased life
span
Benefits of Positivity on Health
Lower levels of
distress
Greater immune
resistance
Reduced risk of
death from
cardiovascular
disease
Seems like these would all really make
an impact on that wellness program,
right?!
A study conducted by Stanford University
demonstrated how stress from negative
influences can shrink the hippocampus,
the exact part of the brain that is needed
to solve problems and drive initiatives.
Optimists have a better biological response to stress than pessimists.
Optimistic employees are happier and
more involved in their work.
In a study with life
insurance agents,
Dr. Martin E.P.
Seligman found that
the most optimistic
salespeople sold
88% more than the
most pessimistic
ones.
TIPS+TRICKS
Focus on the things in life that create
happiness — for example, family, personal
growth and hope — instead of risk factors.
Principles of Positive Communication
Be personal. Tell stories not facts.
Be encouraging. Don’t make people feel
guilty - instead congratulate them on their
success.
Be passionate. Get employees excited.
Be empowering. Help employees recognize
their own strengths and positive traits.
Pick the Right Vendors
We believe that a positive outlook on
health changes the conversation—
that’s why we always start our
screenings by examining what
employees are doing “right” in their life.
Pick the Right VendorsSample of Screening Materials
THINKING POSITIVELY
REQUIRES NO MONEY,
LITTLE TIME AND GIVES
YOU A HUGE RETURN ON
INVESTMENT.
Learn more about our
positive approach to
biometric screenings at
totalwellnesshealth.com