New behavioural science research shows that cynical thinking is a barrier to success at work. Cynicism can bleed workplaces of creativity, openness & morale & negatively impact outcomes. People who succeed at work tend to so by building trusting connections & alliances: the opposite of cynicism. People don't typically have "cynical personalities". Rather, the social environment significantly shapes our willingness to give & earn trust. Three ways to overcome a culture of cynicism: 1) Turn trust and collaboration into the default setting in the team/organisation. 2) Show how popular cooperative values really are & help people feel safer pursuing collective success. 3) Role model being the first to trust. hbr.org/2024/08/why-cynics-a…. By @zakijam. I've paired it with a @nickcave quote via the author which illustrates the counter position to cynicism which is hopefulness.