Motivating Your Staff: The 3 Biggest Roadblocks to Success
Hello and welcome to Episode 157 of the People Powered Business Podcast.
Today we’re talking about the 3 biggest mistakes I see business owners and managers make when it comes to motivating their teams. These road blocks really do hold back their success when it comes to building a motivated and high performing team, yet they are completely avoidable.
#1 – You’re failing to provide clear goals and objectives. When people aren’t clear what’s expected of them they become disengaged very quickly. They can be confused, which leads to frustration, which in turn impacts motivation. Being clear is not mean or bossy, in fact it’s the opposite. As Brene Brown says ‘clear is kind, unclear is unkind’.
#2 – You’re micromanaging. At the opposite end of the spectrum is the micromanager. The person that is hovering so closely over every detail of what your employee is doing they feel like they can’ breathe without your permission. Micromanagement erodes trust faster than you can imagine, and who would be motivated if they feel like their manager doesn’t trust them?
#3 – you’re focusing solely on monetary rewards. This creates a culture of entitlement, of chasing the next dollar, they might be motivated, but towards the wrong thing. As discussed today, we have unpacked this motivation issue in previous episodes. Take a listen to Episode 155 here to learn more:
https://www.peoplepoweredbusiness.com.au/blog/motivation-podcast
Ultimately, motivating your staff can be a challenge, but avoiding these 3 common mistakes will help ensure your motivation efforts aren’t wasted, and you’re building a highly engaged team.
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