Are You the Motivator

We're all aware of how important teamwork is and how an inspired team, working together toward a clearly defined goal, can accomplish tremendous results. But how do you get all co-workers to pull together and realize they are a vital link in a much bigger picture?

Remember that individuals make a team. Individual contributions add up to the greater whole. Ask for the team's ideas and suggestions and base specific goals on these. Be sure each team member understands his/her role in the overall plan.

Communicate clearly. Present information in an organized, easy-to-follow way. Make it clear; communication within the group is a two-way process. Acknowledge everyone's thoughts, ideas and fears equally. And above all, be honest.

Be a good example. Maintain firm, fair and clearly understood standards. Tackle unpleasant tasks as soon as possible. If criticism is necessary, make it constructive. Keep emotions in check.

Delegate. No one can do everything. Understand which jobs don't need your personal touch and trust them to someone else. Match jobs to skills and abilities, providing necessary training and encouragement. Provide goals and guidelines.

Accept change. Discuss changes - also suggested changes - with your team thoroughly. Reassure team players that the changes are positive, clearly pointing out the benefits. Encourage all members to express their feelings about what's happening and tend to wounded egos appropriately.

Praise with specifics. Focus on performance & behavior and not on the person. Do it regularly and in a timely fasion.

Vera Haitayan, Principal Consultant of The Leadership Laboratory., a California-based employee development and process improvement consulting firm and is the senior editor of The Stepping Stone Newsletter featuring leadership and process improvement best practices. http://www.1leadershiplab.com

mailto: vera@1leadershiplab.com

---

To Boldly Go

For the first time in many years, Star Trek Fans... Read More

Time Management - Finding Some Personal Time

Personal time or relax time is often why people want... Read More

Making Excuses

I edited and re-edited my article. I had to make... Read More

Create Your Destiny - How Massive Action Can Determine Your Destiny!

We often hear that "Knowledge is Power". Is it really... Read More

Quick Steps To Help You Take Action Now

Need to move ahead and yet find yourself holding back?Edward... Read More

Creativity Management ? Productivity As A Job

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More

The Ultimate Kick-butt Motivational Lesson

How often have you struggled with yourself over the work... Read More

Getting Started is the Toughest Part of the Job

One of the most challenging things about starting on a... Read More

Top 10 Tips For The Best Year of Your Life!

We typically think of New Year's as the time to... Read More

Creativity and Innovation Management - Motivation

Motivation in creativity and innovation is more important than personality... Read More

7 Hot Tips For Self Improvement Part 2

Self Improvement Tip 4 Don't procrastinate! The more you put... Read More

How To Create A Dream

All of us have a vision of our own possibility.... Read More

Its My Blankey and Im Keeping It!

"Blankey" ? as in Security Blankey. OK? All parents know... Read More

Self-Motivation for Trainers

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SELF-MOTIVATION FOR TRAINERS: Lack of self-motivation is... Read More

Just Do It!

If you run a business like I do, you probably... Read More

Tips for Mastering Visualization Techniques

Visualization is creating a mental picture of something. Visualization is... Read More

The ONE Question Winners ALWAYS Ask?.

Over the past several years I have experienced my fair... Read More

Going The Extra Mile

There is one sure way to get what you want... Read More

Discover How to Stay Motivated and Be Successful

If you surveyed 50 people asking each their definition of... Read More

How to Exude More Confidence

Confidence: The word conjures up images of self-assurance and... Read More

Can One Person Increase Motivation in Another Person?

The answer is yes, of course, right? People motivate other... Read More

A Surfing Lesson

I've never surfed in my life. Sometimes people tell me... Read More

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Recently a person attended one of my goal setting seminars... Read More

Get Negativity Out Of Your Life!

They say that the way to have a positive attitude... Read More

The Road Less Traveled

Can someone please tell me why it is that men... Read More

Motivation By Daily Applause

One of our most powerful psychological needs is the craving... Read More

Nothing More Than Feelings

"How are you Inventing Your Life Today?" ? the lead... Read More

A Woman?s Road To True Beauty

We live in a world where society dictates the norm.... Read More

Motivation and Success: Improved Techniques

Changing our internal programming that limits us has never been... Read More

What Makes You Special?

Many people are too busy today trying to fit themselves... Read More

Make The Most Of Today

"Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at... Read More

This Emotion Is As Helpful As Ali-Baba And His Forty Thieves!

Are you afraid of your own best ideas? Do you... Read More

Step Out

Living your successful life requires you to step out. I... Read More