Mark Baglow
Mark Baglow
Jan 2, 2023
Jan 2, 2023
1 min read
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How to motivate your team

Feeling the January blues in your team? You're not alone.

How do you lift spirits when the festive glow dims and the reality of a new year of challenges sets in?

As a leader, how do you turn this around and set the tone for a year of achievement and growth?

As we step into the fresh canvas of 2024, it's time to brush away the January blues and spark a wave of motivation within our teams.

Here are five strategies to kickstart your team's momentum:

🥳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵𝘀

➟ Celebrating these wins reminds your team of their capabilities
➟ Set a positive tone for the challenges ahead

🎯 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

➟ Outline the roadmap for the year with achievable and challenging goals
➟ Let everyone see where they fit in the big picture to create a sense of purpose

💪 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱

➟ Whether it's a virtual coffee meet-up or an in-person workshop, building camaraderie is crucial for collaborative success.

🌱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺'𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. 

➟ Offer learning opportunities and support their career goals
➟ Align them with your team and business objectives.

🚀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺.

➟ Autonomy encourages creativity and ownership, driving intrinsic motivation and loyalty.

The new year is more than a time for resolutions; it's the perfect opportunity for leaders to inspire and rejuvenate their teams.

Embrace it as your moment to cultivate a thriving and engaged workplace.

Which of these strategies will you implement first to energize your team?

Let's make 2024 the year your team soars to new heights.

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