Over the last couple years, agile development methods have been picked up by more and more companies. Many of the ideas and concepts which were created out of the principles outlined by the agile manifesto have proven useful and can be used not only in agile development but in day-to-day practice independent of the business’ [...]

There is a lot to be gained if you express yourself positively. Saying things negatively limits discussion, expression of thought and can even be insulting. Methods like NLP or generally motivational techniques recommend being and speaking positively for a good reason: it puts your mind on the problem or topic at hand.