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Understanding what motivates your team

Understanding what motivates your team

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Understanding what motivates your team

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- When it comes to motivation, there's no one size fits all approach. Just like every team member brings different skills to the table, they're also driven by different things. And while that can feel hard at times, especially if you're leading a larger team, it's also one of the best parts of being a leader. When you take the time to figure out what really drives each person, you're not just managing tasks, you are helping people grow in a way that's meaningful to them. To coach effectively, you can't just guess what motivates people. You have to be intentional about learning it. Some people are motivated by clear goals and recognition. Some are energized by learning new skills or taking on new challenges. Others value, flexibility, stability or the ability to make an impact beyond their day-to-day work. And the truth is most people are motivated by multiple things, not just one thing. You can't always meet every need every time, and that's important to recognize. But when you…

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