Leadership and Management Index of Articles

8 Moves of Leadership that are Rarely Spoken About
Part of success in life is the ability to lead. We all come across articles on leadership that list the "top 5" or the "most important" qualities that go into making one a leader. This article is about something a little different.

The Bottom-line on Satisfied Employees
The success of an organization does not solely depend on management but on the work of its employees as well. An employee that enjoys his or her position and feels rewarded by their efforts will ultimately be the most successful in their careers and the most beneficial to the company.

New Supervisor: Understanding How Your Unit Works
When you first take over as a new supervisor, or even before, you want to get a good understanding of how things work in your unit--the specifics of the unit processes and how they fit into the larger organization. You also want to understand how people work together.

Managing Decision Making In Business
Traditionally, decisions are made at the "top" of an organization and communicated to those "lower down" while feedback on the effectiveness of the resulting actions is sent back to the "top".

5 Ways Great Managers Improve Employee Performance
It may appear that all great managers know the secret to improving an employees performance. But what these managers know is no secret at all: everything you ever needed to know about enhancing the productivity of your employees is actually contained in a few simple techniques that are guaranteed to increase the efficiency of your business.

Motivational Missteps - How to Avoid Misguided Motivation
Misguided motivation can cause as much damage as positive motivation. Misguided managers and business leaders can use motivation as a positive or negative means of getting the wanted performance for their employees. Managers are often caught in the middle of being the buffer zone between upper management and employees.

Make them Smile: 5 ways to motivate your employees and send them home smiling
When a manager walks into a work place among their employees, that manager has the power to change the outlook of the employee for the entire day, maybe longer. You are the most important maker of motivation and morale among your employees.

Make them Smile: 5 more ways to motivate employees.
We have discussed how important it is to motivate your employees and keep that morale high in the work place. You as a manager play the most important part in motivating your employees.

Motivate by Example - Five Things to Do that Will Motivate Others
Motivating yourself can be simple for some people, but what if you have the need to motivate others.

Motivation at Work
Those who are successful in the workplace are usually those with a lot of drive and determination. These are the people who are motivated to work

Motivation in the workplace: Decisions, Decisions
In order to motivate employees through allowing them to make decisions, there are some things that you should do

29 Motivations Quotes for Business and other Work Environments
Some days a motivational quote can provide a quick pick-me-up for employees and even management.

Plan an Agenda - Make the Most of your Meetings
Whether you are a stay-at-home-mother or a corporate worker, you will likely have your share of meetings this year.

Promote Self Discipline and Increase Employee Motivation
Employers often face the problem of how to keep their employees motivated and excited about their job. Motivating others is not always an easy task and many companies wonder how to get their workers ready to tackle a job.

Q&A: Find out what motivates your employees.
Motivation is essential in the workplace. It is your job as a manger to motivate your employees. To do this one must learn what kinds of things will motivate them as each person is motivated in different ways.

Rules Smules: Minimizing Rules and Restrictions can make for a more motivating work Environment.
People are motivated by a variety of things. A person's motivation can be as different or unique as they are.

A Clutter-free Desk = A More Effective Workday
Anyone who has ever had to meet a deadline head-on knows the feeling of dread that can creep in slowly but consistently.

FAQ's about employee motivation
The success of your business depends on the people who work for you. By working hard and exhibiting all their talents, your employees play a critical part in keeping your customers satisfied.