Are you having trouble with team performance? Do you feel like your team is just disinterested? As leaders, we always want to get the most out of our people, but how can we do this without running a dictatorship?

If you want people to be passionate about their work and strive for new heights, the first question you have to ask yourself is, “What’s in it for them?” Talk to your people about their hopes, dreams, and desires.

Each person would have a different answer, and as a leader, it’s important to dig deep and find out who is motivated by what. Who wants to buy their first house or go on that dream vacation? Who wants to go back to school? If you can connect what they’re working on today with what they want in life, you’ll see a shift in your team’s excitement and output.

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