About Positive Concepts, LLC
The Full Story
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Michael L Schwartz started Positive Concepts after, as he puts it: being invited to leave his last employer.
Since he had experience in engineering and project management, employment in either field was an option. However, he anticipated an ongoing spate of layoffs from the defense industry where he had most recently been employed. And, with some of the changes he experienced, he had little desire to return to the automotive industry. Additionally, he had been growing dissatisfied with being a corporate employee. It was no longer a path he desired to continue.
Michael considered self-employment, but in what field?
He considered that with the wide variety of positions he had held and the diverse industries he worked in, he would provide management consulting and training services.
Thinking back on his experience, it occurred to him that most problems with programs, projects, product development, and so on did not happen due to a lack of technical talent. Indeed, he considered himself fortunate to have worked with immensely technically proficient professionals in their respective fields. The problems were nearly always due to human interactions or a lack thereof. Further research showed that many other failures and disasters were mainly due to human error (aka: operator error).
Since then, Michael decided to focus on training in what many people term “Soft Skills,” a term which Michael does not care for. He considers these as "Life Skills". These include:
Brand Story
Why the name "Positive Concepts"?
The name comes from a simple idea: the best results often happen when people recognize strengths, stay constructive, and use setbacks as a starting point for improvement.
"I'm the greatest pitcher in the world!"
A humorous story with a practical lesson about staying positive.
The Positive Reframe
After missing again and again, he pauses, looks at the ball and bat, and discovers a new way to see the situation.
The Missed Swing
A little boy tosses a ball into the air, swings his bat, and misses. Instead of giving up, he calls out, "Strike one!", and tries again.
The Lesson Behind the Name
Rather than focusing on failure, he recognizes a strength. Positive Concepts helps people focus on what they can improve and where they can grow.
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Review this site for more about Dr. Michael L Schwartz, DBA, PE, PMP and Positive Concepts.
Then contact Positive Concepts to schedule a discussion on your specific training needs and requirements.
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