Helpful Tips for Boosting Your Team's Morale
Being a good leader means more than producing impressive department stats. There is a major difference between being a manager and a leader, and the boosting of your team’s morale is a big reason why.
As a leader, you are only as good as your team. It is very important to check in with each member of your team on a group and individual basis for several reasons.
Having consistent check-ins will not only catch potential issues early and clear up any confusion if someone is veering off a project goal, but it will also be a chance for someone to air grievances or concerns in a safe environment without fearing any backlash.
While long-term goals are the ones that will mean the most to a company’s bottom-line, having short-term goals that can be celebrated is a great way to motivate people.
People also love being publicly praised, so give people the opportunity to nominate anonymous shout-outs to peers who went above and beyond, and then read those affirmations in a company-wide setting.
In addition to performance reviews, ask your employees to give honest feedback about your performance as well. It’s viewed as a learning exercise, and it also lets employees see a more human side of you.