Converters are organizational "rays of sunshine" and they do just that!  They illuminate the workspace!  Converters are skilled in the transformation of negatives into positives.    You may think that nothing ever goes wrong for the converter because you rarely hear about it.  If they do speak of it, it is quickly spun into something positive that can be learned from or built upon for the greater good.   Unlike carriers, converters help to boost morale, productivity, creativity and teamwork.  Do you want the best news?  Even if you don't "naturally" have a converter attitude, it's something that can be developed.   Here are several approaches to help you convert to being a converter:

Smile - it's amazing how something so simple can help to change your disposition.
Laugh - get a "humor buddy," that person that makes you laugh when there's nothing to laugh about.  This person already knows the secret to being a converter.  If converters are in short supply, subscribe to a daily joke email list or call me (I'll be happy to help).
Contribute - take the focus off yourself and do something nice for someone else. 
Play - do something that you liked doing as a child (sledding, biking, building with Legos).  Have fun!

No matter what your vocation, being a converter will catapult you to the forefront.  If your current environment at work is change resistant, negative, unproductive, and you dread going to work, YOU can make the difference.  Renovate the atmosphere with your converter attitude.  There are no tools required.  All that's necessary are the words "can" and "will."  Your attitude indicates that you "can" and your actions indicate that you "will."  Be a converter!  The light you shine will illuminate the darkest organization!

Chip Lutz is a professional speaker, trainer, and retired Navy officer with 22 years’ leadership experience. He served as Commanding Officer of two separate Navy facilities and was the Director of Security for Naval District Washington, DC, during September 11, 2001. Find out more about his work at http://www.funsquadinc.com.