Staying Positive while Delivering Negative News

11/27/12

Mr. Pelling,

Thank you for your great idea on the reward, but I'm afraid it may not be the best option. It's fantastic to know that we have a dedicated and hard working employee such as yourself to sacrifice the task of accomplishing more work for the benefit of others, but I am not sure your fellow companions feel the same way. Being able to complete this task, other workers may have to work more hours to cover up for the one employee that is on vacation. Also, paying an employee for their work and paying for their days of rest are two totally different things. Being said, I apologize for declining your pitch, but if you continue to work your best and inspire your fellow workers, I'm sure we will figure out a much greater, but inexpensive, bonus.

Sincerely,
Iomar Rodriguez
Chief Executive Officer
Atwood Corp.

Chapter 7: "Positive" Negative Communication

Providing Constructive Criticism
Scenario: Brandon, who works at Stuff (retail store), isn't reaching the required sales average. Politely give him some constructive criticism on how he can boost his skills and be more aware of his requirement.

Email:

To: babrooks@scompany.co.us

Subject: Work ethic and requirements

November 26, 2012

Brandon,

Have I told you that this month, the company has had 20% gain in income? If this continues, company may afford to raise the salary of out employees. Everyone will get raises and I just want to make sure you're part of that. You are a great employee with a great personality, and I want you to use your people skills to increase you're individual sales average. Doing this, keep in mind that you need a 7% raise in your sales to reach the required 30 individual sales. 

I look forward to giving you earned raise,

Iomar Rodriguez

President and Owner of Stuff

2012 Election

If I were able to vote this year, I would vote for Rocky Anderson and Luiz Rodriguez from the independent party. Being independent myself, Candidate Anderson seems to have a better moral to his plan and cares more about the important economical issues. Instead of talking about 47% of Americans and stuttering after every 2 words, thinking about good things to say, Anderson is more about cutting taxes and introducing better laws to help everyone is today's economy. He's not trying to take more money from the rich, or make the poor give more money, he's just trying to balance everything out and make it more fair and ordered. Also, for a random reason, his vice-president has the same last name as me.