A business is made up of employees, so the assumption is that if you motivate employees, you will motivate the business. That is not necessarily the case. If employees are only motivated by money, it can often be bad for business because they put their personal agenda ahead of business needs and goals.
However, other perks, such as meaningful or prestigious work, good colleagues and respected leaders have proven to be motivators that boost employee performance and the overall health of the business. Here are several ways you can motivate your employees, and positively impact the bottom line:
- Trust your employees. You get trust by giving it. Trust your employees with more responsibility to improve their performance and attitude.
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Treat your employees like people, not things. Don’t treat your employees like they are machines. Enhance the social aspects of your workplace so employees feel they are part of a lively, energetic and positive team. The result will be increased productivity, reduced conflict and better problem-solving.
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Respect your employees. Respect is a two-way street. If you respect employees, they will respect you and your business. How do you show respect? Most important, listen to them. Look them in the eye and don’t be distracted. Your employees are your most important asset, so treat them that way.
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Be transparent. The more transparency your company has, the easier it will be to get employees to pull together when times are challenging. Plus, they will also feel they are a part of the victory when accomplishments are achieved.
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Give employees authority. Employees need to feel like they’re in control of their careers and have a say in what they do. That breeds confidence and encourages professional growth.
Remember: It is not always about the money; sometimes it is about making employees feel their lives will be enriched by the work experience. While these things don’t cost money, they do require you to consciously make investments in your employees.
In this quick video, Kevin Eikenberry offers more advice for driving performance.
About the author: Dr. Bobby Grossi is a motivational speaker and author of the book
Destiny is Not Hereditary: How Becoming A Better You Impacts Others. Dr. Grossi owns and operates two dental practices and is the co-owner of Great Lakes Dental Design. He founded the Grossi Institute for Dental Assisting in 2016, where he currently teaches. Dr. Grossi received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in 1998, and graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2003 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. He lives in Linden, Mich., with his wife, Sabrina, and their three children: son Brayden, and daughters Andelina and Zandria. He enjoys motivational speaking and writing.
This is a guest post by Dr. Bobby Grossi, a motivational speaker and author of the book Destiny is Not Hereditary: How Becoming a Better You Impacts Others.
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