[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 7 Ideas to Engage and Motivate Your Staff.\n\nLuckily, the success of your organization isn’t dependent on the singular input of employees like Sarah, but what needs to happen to generate a positive and motivational environment for all your employees, Sarah included?\n\nAs a business leader, the most important lesson you can learn about motivating staff is that what motivates you may not necessarily motivate Sarah or any of the other employees you are responsible for.\n\nMotivation means different things to different people. As a business manager, it is an integral part of your role to observe and learn what inspires and motivates each and every member of your staff.\n\nNext we are going to discuss 7 ideas on how to engage and motivate your staff\n\nAdd any of these ideas into your business to help increase the motivation of your staff so you can experience even better results from them. They will appreciate you thinking enough of them and their abilities to implement these in your organization. \n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]
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(upbeat music) - Hello, and welcome to the Accountability Coach podcast, but we will discuss topics, ideas, questions, and issues related to having a totally balanced and successful life. This is Ann Baccrack. Today we're going to talk about seven ideas to engage and motivate your staff. Sarah gets to work at the same time every day. She sits down at her desk and starts doodling on her desk pad, playing computer games, surfing the internet, or texting friends. Unless she is interrupted by a phone call or correspondence that requires her urgent attention, you know that she will spend the bulk of her day doodling on her notepad, playing computer games, surfing the internet, and texting her friends. So why is it the only thing that appears to motivate Sarah in this example is the clock ticking over during the last 15 minutes of her office day. Sarah is not unlike hundreds of thousands of other employees in corporate America. She is or has become one of the unmotivated masses. Luckily, the success of your organization isn't dependent on a single input of employees like Sarah, but what needs to happen to generate a positive and motivational environment for all of your employees, Sarah included. As a business leader, entrepreneur, the most important lesson you can learn about motivating your staff is that what motivates you may not necessarily motivate Sarah or any of the other staff members or employees that you are responsible for. Motivation means different things to different people. As a business owner or business manager, it's an integral part of your role to observe and learn what inspires and motivates each and every member of your team. However, having said that, recent psychoanalytical studies on what influences employees to become engaged and proactive, yielded a defined methodology that proved to be universally effective. So let's talk about how to engage and motivate your staff or your team. Number one, reward immediately and frequently. In one study, one of the primary influences that affected the motivation of employees was recognition and reward. It was shown that small rewards offered frequently and as soon as possible after a performance that had the most impact. So the gift of, for example, two tickets to the theater was more rewarding than the promise of a promotion or some indeterminate time in the future. Conversely, inappropriate or incorrect behavior must be noted as soon as it becomes evident. While it was noted, rewards are seen as more motivational when given in the presence of other team members, bringing a staff member to account for an oversight or error is best performed in private. As a leader, it is important to check for improvement in a timely manner and compliment employees or staff members in a positive, evident way. Otherwise, staff may be left wondering why they should bother if changes that they make really aren't acknowledged. Number two, share the vision. Employees or staff members are seen to be more motivated when they believe their contribution is making an impact on the overall success of the organization. So it's important to share the company's mission statement and vision with the entire staff by allowing them to share in any improvements and successes the company experiences, you ensure they feel like an integral part of the team. Number two, chart a career path. The majority of staff or employees have a perceived career path they would like to follow. Not only is it vital as a business owner or manager to be aware of your staff's members' vision for the future, it is also important to clearly define how management views their career path. The qualities and expectations required by the employee to achieve their career goals must also be clearly defined. Number four, lead by example. We've heard this a lot. A good leader, manager, or business owner must illustrate to his or her employees the correct procedures and processes required. If you want your staff to arrive at work on time, then you will need to follow suit. Lead constructively by being a great role model so staff knows what is expected of them. Number five, communicate openly and honestly. Staff who are kept in the loop are more likely to remain motivated than those who have no idea about what's going on. A great leader always maintains open channels of communication so his or her staff feels comfortable about discussing any relevant issues. Inappropriate behavioral practices as well as the need for conflict resolution can be kept to a minimum if managers or leaders maintain that open door policy. Number six, invest in staff training. Staff feel valued when you spend the money and time investing in their knowledge and their skills. Regular staff training sessions, seminars, and group training experiences not only improve your employee's skills, they also enhance your employee's motivational levels by improving their self-esteem. Number seven, create a stimulating environment. It's okay to have a little fun once in a while. You will find that 30 minutes once a week engaged in some sort of competitive game or competition or quiz or will pay off itself 10-fold in productivity by increasing employee's self-worth and therefore their motivation. Schedule games for the end of the day so your staff can leave the office with a renewed sense of well-being. Another alternative could be casual dress Fridays or the opportunity to leave work 15 minutes early thrown in from time to time. Add any of these ideas into your business to help increase the motivation of your staff so you can experience even better results from them. They will appreciate you thinking enough of them and their abilities to implement these into your organization. It's my hope for our time together that you got some value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful. To help you keep focused on activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to the Accountability Coach blog at accountabilitycoachblog.com. Invest in the 30-day goal achievement self-study program, you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe that you desire so you can have the life that you want. Get started by going to www.accountabilitycoach.com and review all the resources available to you. Aim for what you want each and every day. Until next time, make it a great day. Today and every day. Thanks for listening. (upbeat music) Let me remind you that this recording is protected by copyright law and unauthorized distribution and copying is prohibited. (upbeat music) (upbeat music)
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