Last Updated on Mar 27, 2020 by James W

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Leadership is an extremely undervalued and misunderstood trait. The truth is that not many business executives or managers understanding how best to engage their employees. And that is a serious problem. In the long run, it’s only going to cost them productivity as staff find themselves zapped of all motivation. How can you reverse this trend, then? Here are some quick leadership tips to help you get the most out of your employees in the office.

 

Eliminate Tension

 

Tension is the biggest enemy to productivity. If your staff don’t feel comfortable in the environment you’ve cultivated, their work is only going to suffer. There are a lot of ways that tension can arise in the workplace. One of the most common reasons is due to unrealistic expectations being placed on your staff. That’s going to create an unnecessary pressure, and not one that is beneficial. There is always an element of pressure in business. But forcing your staff to meet unattainable objectives is going to cause resentment.

 

There can also be tension created by office politics or drama. Be sure to keep an eye out for it and nip it in the bud at the earliest opportunity. You don’t want resentment to fester, as eventually it will blow up. Instead, encourage your staff to be themselves. Not feeling as though they need to meet unreasonable requirements will make them feel more comfortable.

 

Evaluate Qualities

 

One of the most toxic problems that plagues every office is unrealised potential. Each and every one of your members of staff should feel valued at work. They should feel as though the opportunity for career progression is there so long as they put in the work to earn it. And if it isn’t there, you really need to be asking yourself why.

 

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You should try to perform regular performance reviews to let staff know exactly what’s expected of them. They should be well aware of how they’re performing against their targets. That’s the only way they’ll be able to feel like they can achieve their ambitions. Don’t be afraid to use things like HR software to make your office environment more engaging.

 

Give Responsibility

 

There is nothing that will make staff feel more valued than added responsibility. I can almost guarantee that they’ll give considerable more effort to a job if they feel responsible for its success. And I’m not talking about the “we’re in this together” mentality. You need to identify potential leaders in your team and cultivate those traits.

 

The only way you’re going to learn whether your staff are capable is to let them sink or swim of their own accord. Put your faith in them. Empower them to go above and beyond. You might find yourself surprised at the results. At the very least, you can be sure that they’ll give it their all. That’s beneficial to you because it’s going to help you identify who you can rely on.

 

The very best leaders are the ones that put their employees in positions to succeed. That’s your job, and the only way you can help them do theirs.

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