Assume positive intent.

“Whatever anybody says or does, assume positive intent. You will be amazed at how your whole approach to a person or problem becomes very different.” - Indra Nooyi

Today’s Tough Love: Be honest. Do you usually “assume positive intent” in your human interactions? Or is your default to assume they’re an asshole, inconsiderate, a jerk, etc? Let’s default to assuming that people didn’t intend to do the jerky thing. Let’s give them the benefit of the doubt. Assume positive intent. We could all use more grace in being human. Let’s be that change. Have Courage and Sparkle On 💖

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I like to assume positive intent. I stray away from assuming people are all bad (or all good for that matter) and instead hope that people will do the right thing. I don’t have a jaded view of the world where I inherently think people are out to make your life unnecessarily difficult or only care about their own personal gain. I’ll give people the benefit of the doubt and assume something was an oversight instead of malicious intent.

Be selfless. Be patient. Be kind. And assume positive intent.

Whatever anybody says or does, assume positive intent. You will be amazed at how your whole approach to a person or problem becomes very different. — Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo CEO

Assume Positive Intent in all the spheres of life. It is crucial in your personal and professional growth. How? Explore here.

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