Great leaders know how to motivate others. Because you can only accomplish so much on your own, it's vital to learn how to work with and through others. A person who can motivate people to do their best enjoys a significant advantage. When you inspire others, you'll accomplish much more. How to motivate people to do their best: Be emotionally supportive. Remove the fear of failing or looking foolish. This is critical. Most people are paralyzed by fear, and would rather remain

As a leader, the strength of the relationship with your team members should be one of your main areas of focus. A unified team that communicates well produces the best results. But getting to that point is not always easy. People have different beliefs, backgrounds, and social skills that present challenges in building an effective, cohesive, team. Strategies to bolster good communications: Institute a courtesy policy. If there is an expectation that people treat each other r

According to George Bernard Shaw, people who succeed, are those who look for the circumstances they want, and if they don’t find them, they go out and make them. There is no room for blaming others. It is certainly tempting to blame others – it seems to be in our nature to defend ourselves by apportioning blame to others. But does it serve us in any way? And what would the impact be if instead you took responsibility? Some Things to Remember about Blame Remember, blame is not

Whether you’re managing a team or trying to create better relationships between your friends and family, there is bound to be conflict at some point. Learning how to use open communication techniques will allow you to resolve conflicts, find solutions and create a more harmonious environment. What does that mean - Open communication is exactly what it sounds like: engaging openly in conversation or tackling an issue head on and discussing ways to resolve it. Nothing is accom

Dealing with conflict is always challenging, and dealing with it graciously can be daunting. But learning this skill is really important. If you can master this it will impact all your relationships from friendships, romantic relationships, and your professional relationships. To deal with conflict gracefully, be willing to accept change. Follow these tips the next time you face conflict: Step out of your own shoes. Try to be objective. Analyze the situation so that you tru

Have you ever been on the receiving end of criticism and felt that you just had the wind knocked out of you? While most criticism is intended as helpful advice, some people have poor communication skills and the message gets lost in the delivery. If you’re responsible for supervising people, whether small children, a sports team, or employees, it’s inevitable that you’ll need to deliver criticism. Remember that positive criticism gets much better results than negative critici