SKELETON OUTLINE: HOW TO HELP OTHERS GROW
I. Expect the best to get the best
II. Listen to learn how to motivate each person
III. Set high standards of achievement
IV. Treat failure as a learning experience
V. Compliment any improvement in performance
VI. Encourage sense of group pride among coworkers and leaders
Note 1
Good leaders motivate individuals to achieve high standards by working together as a closely-knit group.
Note 2
When teachers expect more, their students expect more of themselves. A study by a psychologist and an elementary school principal verified this statement. Randomly selected students represented as pupils expected to show significant gain actually tested higher.
Note 3
A motivator knows that fear of failure destroys creativity and initiative.
Note 4
Real leaders develop followers who, in turn, may also become effective leaders. Examples: Parents who encourage and pull children up find their children may surpass them one day. Athletes may become excellent coaches.
Note 5
Good leaders know that at some time people reveal how they are motivated. Therefore, a good leader listens for clues and acts upon them.
Note 6
Successful leaders allow individuals creatively to express themselves within the limits of company policies and standards.
Note 7
Students and employees often make this common complaint: "I seldom get a compliment when I feel it's deserved. On the other hand, if anything goes wrong, I soon hear about it."
Note 8
An ability to fail can make for lasting success. People who hesitate to try something new because they fear failure seldom accomplish anything. People who seek ways to succeed turn failure into learning experiences.
Note 9
To thank people who help us is a courtesy, and we tend to follow gracious leaders. Everyone wants to be appreciated.
Note 10
Throughout history those military leaders and their men who were highly acclaimed proved loyal and respectful to one another. They shared a mutual trust.
Note 11
Good leaders tolerate a considerable amount of individuality. At the same time, however, they demand superior performance.
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II. Listen to learn how to motivate each person
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III. Set high standards of achievement
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IV. Treat failure as a learning experience
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V. Compliment any improvement in performance
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VI. Encourage sense of group pride among coworkers and leaders
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