Ingredient 69.Reward Them
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Feed them if that’s what keeps them going.

“No person is honored for what he receives. Instead, honor is the reward for what they gave.” —Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States

The Problem

Keeping team members happy so they continue to perform well is difficult even if your intentions are good.

The Solution

Understand your team’s motivations and capabilities. Reward them for doing a good job with what really matters to them.

  • Create a rewards system. Agree on the rewards teams can expect when they deliver the goods. This can be a bonus, a team outing, or time off. Whatever it is, make sure it is something they ...

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