Sara, a middle manager, is meeting with her supervisor, Kate. “I’m worried about my team,” says Sara. “They are complaining about the workload and deadlines.” Kate could be sympathetic and take action ...

John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” Few biblical figures exemplify this better than Nehemiah, whose ...

A few weeks ago I asked my near-teenage son to join me to run a couple of errands. It was a Saturday night, but he was just hanging around the house, not doing anything special. “Oh, man,” he sighed. ...

Suppose you have a young person on your team who is struggling to adjust to their work, while also dealing with personal problems. They may be working on a complex project that isn’t yet finished. How ...

Leadership isn’t just about setting goals and driving results—it’s also about inspiring your team when the going gets tough. Writing a thoughtful motivation letter can provide encouragement, rebuild ...

Understand what truly motivates employees. Build a foundation of trust and purpose. Recognize and celebrate wins — big and small. Foster connection and collaboration. Promote work-life balance to ...

Motivating your team is not optional. It’s the difference between a team that shuffles through the motions and one that ...