Is morale, productivity and energy down in your company? Do your employees need motivation? Great leaders inspire and guide employees, motivating them to greater heights. Dave Lavinsky, author of Wiley and Start at the End: How Companies Can Grow Bigger and Faster by Reversing Their Business Plan and co-founder of Growthink lays out a check list to help get the job done.
1. Make employees feel they are doing something meaningful.
2. Effectively communicate and share information.
3. Give employees clear job descriptions and accountability.
4. Give and receive ongoing performance feedback.
5. Have–and show–faith and trust in your team.
6. Listen to, focus on, and respect your employees’ needs.
7. Provide recognition to worthy employees.
8. Provide fair compensation and pay for the performance you seek.
9. Foster innovation.
10. Establish fair company policies that support the company’s goals.
11. Get ongoing input from employees.
12. Manage, but don’t micromanage.
13. Encourage teamwork.
14. Modify your management approach for different types of employees.
15. Give employees opportunities for personal growth.
16. Fire people when needed.