The simplest way to inspire others

I am noticing a trend in the workplace today that revolves around dissatisfied employees. They aren't unhappy with their jobs or the company. Instead, they are disillusioned with their boss. They tell me stories of canceled one to one meetings, performance appraisals without meaning and overall lack of attention.

 

Knowing how busy management can become, I have a simple solution for helping your staff feel engaged and appreciated. It is to simply believe in them.

That’s it! Yet as easy as it sounds, it’s often overlooked, rarely discussed, and for some difficult to implement.

Think back to the people in your life that believed in you. They were the ones who understood you could do things that you thought impossible.

Starting today you can become that same guide inspiring others to greatness by applying these 5 practices:

1. Learn what makes someone tick. Find out what they love doing and what they avoid. Understand their past to help set the path for their future.

2. Encourage them. When things are going well, compliment and praise often. When they are troubled, remind them of their greatness.

3. Remove doubt. Don’t let them own beliefs that aren’t true. When they can’t believe in themselves help to refocus direction by expressing how much you believe in them.

4. Stop and just listen. Be the one person that will stay present in the moment with them. Let them talk and talk and talk until they run out of fuel.

5. Keep them going. Be available when they need you. Check in periodically to offer words of reassurance to help stay on track.

Whether you are a manager, coach,  (even parent or friend), you can make a great a difference in the lives of others if you will just believe in them.