EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS...
Encourage Others

Values Beliefs Traits Emotions Exceptional Leaders know that how and what they communicate impacts employee performance. Knowing this, they encourage others in their work. To encourage means to express enthusiastic confidence in another's ability to accomplish something or prevail under difficult circumstances.

This seems like a simple idea, and it is. It is also extraordinarily effective in getting the best out of others. Saying to someone “you can do it!” or “I believe in you” declares the future for them and provides a catalyst for the energy to accomplish and to overcome.

When you look at any great sports team you will see players, team leaders and coaches encouraging each other to excel. They give each other “high fives” for great plays. They keep each others' passion and mood upbeat even in the face of setbacks by encouraging each other.

Parents encourage children in their endeavors; leaders encourage employees.
It works.

 

? Thought Provoker

  • When did you last express confidence in someone’s ability to accomplish something?
  • Do you wait until the performance review to give others positive feedback on their work?
  • When did you last ask a manager who is your direct report what they do to encourage their employees to do their best?
  • Do you declare the possibilities for others, envisioning a successful future for them?
  • Are you personally encouraging to others?
 

Exceptional Leaders inspire by encouraging others to succeed.

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