Table1-What leaders can do

PRINCIPLES OF MOTIVATION	WHAT LEADERS CAN DO TO MOTIVATE OTHERS
1. Positive thoughts motivate.	When the group you lead attains its goals, advertise its success. Thank individuals for the success of the group.
2. Enjoyment motivates.	Find out what people like to do and when possible have them do the tasks they enjoy. Demonstrate your pleasure when people and the team succeed. Build in enjoyable social activities for everyone, such as having coffee or lunch together.
3. Feeling important motivates.	Ask people for their opinions. Listen intently to what they say. consider their thoughts carefully. Give credit when you use somebody's idea.
4. Success motivates.	Set clear, reasonable goals within the group. Make certain that stakeholders help set goals, understand what the goals mean, and agree to them. Thanks individuals for successfully contributing to the group.
5. Personal benefits motivate.	Identify and state how group members can personally gain from an activity. Monitor and report on success.
6. Clarity motivates.	Plan your messages, oral and written. Take time to ensure you communicate clearly. Check with others to ensure they understand your messages.