Here’s a quick checklist that will help you decide if you are a motivational leader…
- Can you be trusted? (In other word, do you do what you say you will do, always?)
- Do you take time to connect with all the diverse individuals on your team? Not just by knowing their name, but by knowing their strengths and contributions and interests outside of work.
- Are you always fair? Fair feedback given in the right way will be appreciated by most people, but a lack of fairness is always demotivating.
- Would your team say you are loyal? This is especially important if you want your team to be loyal to you.
- Do you consistently give credit to your team? I know your role as leader has a huge amount to do with every team success, but a really motivational leader is generous with giving credit for all achievements. (Your team probably did more than you realise, anyway.)
There’s more to being a motivational leader than these five points, but if you pay attention to each one of these you will be more of a motivational leader than many others.
Remember most good workers don’t leave jobs. They leave poor leaders. So improving your mindfulness and motivational skills will help you retain good staff and enjoy your leadership role.
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