Contact: Mitch Carnell, 843-556-2310

CHARLESTON, S.C., May 13, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Is it possible to create a more friendly workplace? A new little book, Say Something Nice; Be a Lifter @ Work, offers ways to bring it about. It is the perfect companion for Say Something Nice Day on June 1st. Ever wonder how to make the work day go smoother? Here is your answer. The booklet gives specific instructions on how to create a better work environment. Dr. Oz calls today's work environment toxic and maintains that the toxicity is at the heart of many health problems. It is up to each of us to change the atmosphere.

According to the author you can create the kind of workplace you want to have by being a lifter. A lifter is one who always finds something positive to say to every person she or he meets. Dr. Carnell stresses that the lifter is never gushy or insincere. Make others feel that you are glad that they are part of your world. Greet others with a smile. Invite a new person to join you for lunch. Include a loner in your conversation. Share the credit for a job well done.

Start by employing some of the suggestions yourself. Give copies of, Say Something Nice; Be a Lifter @ Work, to your colleagues. Leave a copy on your supervisor's desk. Put a few copies in the break room. Give copies to a young person starting her/his first job. Discuss it with your children. Make your work area a safe zone. Encourage and enlist others to join you. You are more powerful than you know. You have more influence than you might think. Take charge of the environments where you work and live.

Dr. A. C. Holler, LPC, states, "There are many people who do not know how to give compliments. What you have done gives them a pattern. You have laid down a mental map for them to follow."

Mitch Carnell is a consultant in interpersonal and organizational communication. He works with organizations of all types and sizes to improve their bottom line through more effective communication and human relationships.

Say Something Nice; Be a Lifter at work is available in hard copy from the author at $5.00 per individual copy. Discounts are available for 10 or more copies. Electronic editions are available at www.amazon.com and www.barnes&noble.com.