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