1) What makes it easy to work with someone?
2) What makes it difficult to work with someone?

From a completely ego-centric perspective, easy = doing it my way without a lot of dialogue and conversation. But the older I get, the more I appreciate the people in question #2 because they challenge me. I need to look a what I am doing that makes the situation challenging and own some of it, at least.
One of my colleagues has Positivity as a Strength (in Strengths Assessment) and being around her is an absolute JOY. And its so natural for her.

Great post.

I agree with your post! Following the same thinking, I find that it is easier for leaders to be critical than to praise; to find fault comes more naturally than to find what is right. I’m not surprised about the lists you ask people to generate.

The interesting thing is that when someone comes along who naturally chooses to use words that uplift and inspire – many seem to be attracted to him/her. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could create a “Tipping Point” for acceptance and skill in using such positive language? How different our world might be.