There are some universal truths in the business of employee relations: one is there’s no end to what employees can do when their minds and hearts are engaged. It’s been my experience that people want to like their jobs and \ to feel like they belong. But they often wait to see if their managers inspire and motivate them to act on those instincts. There are many ways to prime that pump, including:
· Ask for their suggestions
· Listen to what they have to say
· Act on their suggestions when appropriate
· Catch them doing things right…and celebrate them
· Coach them about being engaged and striving to be their best
Most people want to do a good job and they want to be appreciated. If you want them to be engaged, then start by being engaged yourself: with them, their work, their concerns, and their hopes. If you want them to be there for you then you’d better be there for them. If you want them to be loyal to you, you’d better be loyal to them. They’ll take their cues from you – one way or the other. Managing isn’t about telling people what to do; it’s about inspiring and motivating them to be engaged. Lead the way today.
Rupert Murdoch (born 1931): Australian-born American billionaire businessman, media tycoon, and investor
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