learn new skills<\/a> or enhance their current skillset. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOne simple way to do this is by mentoring them. Share the things you learned and the experiences that helped you get to where you are. A leader who motivates doesn\u2019t only lead the pack; they also pass down the significant knowledge and skills to the generation that follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gives rewards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A leader who motivates gives rewards where they are due. This also relates to valuing your peoples\u2019 time and efforts. Rewards are great tools for motivation. That\u2019s why companies give out bonuses, commissions, and gifts to employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because the role of rewards in motivation is well proven. Rewards don’t even have to be monetary or lavish. You’d be surprised by how far a sincere compliment and “Good job!” can take you. If you have spare funds, you could also treat your staff at a good restaurant after a successful presentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or maybe, arrange an all-expense-paid trip for them if you sense that they\u2019re getting burnt out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Give constructive feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If the team did well, it\u2019s fair to reward them. But what if they performed poorly? Would it be fair to give them a dose of scolding? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A team leader who motivates will keep calm and give constructive feedback instead of reprimanding. Perhaps, it would be helpful to always remember that nothing good ever comes from a hothead. Raising your voice will do the opposite of motivating them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will lower their self-esteem and eventually, it will take a toll on their productivity. Discuss with them instead where they went wrong and advise what they should do next time to avoid repeating the mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speak words of encouragement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You know in the movies when the team is about to get into battle and everyone was losing faith about winning, the leader would step up and give a speech to lift the team’s morale. Well, that should happen in real life too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a team leader, you should be your people\u2019s beacon of hope at all times, especially during tough times. Motivation is something that must be cultivated. It can be challenging to sustain it. So, as a team leader, it\u2019s your job to cheer your team on and keep your people motivated. You don\u2019t have to be a great public speaker. If you know your people well, you\u2019ll know what to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Encourage collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you want motivation, encourage it in every way you can. As such, you have to build habits that reassure motivation and one of the best is encouraging collaboration in the workplace. How would working together add motivation to the group? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, at times, being motivated is not about receiving rewards and words of encouragement. Taking pride in their contributions to the team gets you motivated. When one participates and knows that they chipped in, they would feel a sense of fulfillment and thus, continue to be a contributor to the team’s success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To foster collaboration, a team leader should be genuinely open and appreciative of their team\u2019s ideas and opinions. And of course, regular team building is also a great help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set clear goals and strong visions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re going to lead a team, you should know exactly where you\u2019re going and how you plan to get there. How well you set your goals and visions can make or break your team\u2019s success. Having vague goals will confuse your people, which in turn, lowers motivation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The same is bound to happen if a team leader will have weak visions that keep changing. To keep the motivation high, your people should know and feel that they\u2019re walking a path of certainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take responsibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lastly, in the face of adversary, a team leader must not lose face by blaming their people. This is the ultimate motivation killer. Nobody wants a leader who throws their team members to the wolves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
During these rough times, motivation in the team is surely at its lowest and if you will not stand up and take the responsibility into your own hands, then motivation drops to zero. As a result, you not only demotivated your people, you also lost their trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These 10 practices for building and sustaining motivation are a must for team leaders. Keep them in mind and you\u2019ll be surprised at how easy it is to bring a group of people together to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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