| Motivating employees
during tough times
by Roxanne Emmerich
In today's turbulent economic market,
even the strongest and most powerful corporate icons are challenged to
find ways to improve their efficiencies.
Unfortunately, many young managers and
leaders have never seen a tight economy, or at a minimum, have only a
faint memory of what it can be like.
The fact is that there are four
critical elements of leadership that are extremely valuable during
robust times and absolutely essential during challenging times. If
your reader's implement these leadership qualities in their
organization today, they can nurture a motivated workforce for years
to come regardless the stability of the economy.
• Lend and
empathetic ear.
• Don't buy
into the "ain't it awful" story.
• Shift the
focus to making a difference in the workplace.
• Appreciate
the steps the employees take along the way.
Roxanne Emmerich is a business expert,
entrepreneur, and author of the book, "Thank God It's Monday: How
to Build a Motivating Workplace." Roxanne believes that in
today's marketplace, it is crucial for every company and organization
to have a meaningful vision that appeals to each worker. A business
with "soul" has an atmosphere of belonging tat cultivates
creativity and passion. Its workers are proud to be a valuable part of
a winning team. The unity creates enthusiasm and excitement that
filters down to the customer, affects the bottom line, and allows the
company to thrive.
Good organizations, departments, and
managers have discovered that it's the bad times that make them so
much better during good times. When your readers can keep their team
motivated and productive during the most challenging of events, their
organization will stand out and their employees will lead your
reader's company to greatness.
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