Encouragement is the most affordable, most accessible tool there is for leading, engaging and developing members of the team. It often represents the difference between success and failure. Unfortunately, most leaders give far too little encouragement. The best leaders don’t wait for their teams to earn their encouragement. They provide it early and often to inspire success.
The right words spoken by the right person at the right time make all the difference, especially when coming from the leader.
A leader’s words make all the difference—they have the power to inspire and motivate team members to achieve any goal.
Consider the frequency of your own encouragement to your team. What words can you speak to each member this week to reinforce your belief in them?