Don’t let people steal your joy. Your ability to influence is found in your attitude as much as your words. Know anyone that as soon as you see them you know that they are going to latch on to you like a leech and drop a line like an anchor on your productivity and output? Stop them before they start. “Hey, today is a great day. I am not going to let any negativity into my circle today. If you think you are going to gossip, complain, or vent take it somewhere else. If you need help or want to help how may I be of service to you.” We need to really think this way. If you allow this baggage ~ you are as much a part of the problem as the leech who visited. lead fantheflame grow