How to Get Your Team Members to Take Initiative Without Lighting a Fire

A lot of leaders struggle to get their teams to take initiative and assume ownership. They feel like they have to light a fire under them. But there are better ways to help the team take charge that don’t require force.

Gayle Lantz offers ideas on what leaders can do to help their team members be more proactive and take initiative in their work.

As Gayle explains, you can’t just “tell them.” You need to create the right conditions/culture for people to feel comfortable. And recognize that some people show initiative naturally compared to others, so different approaches are required.

Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/How-to-Get-Your-Team-Members-to-Take-Initiative-Without-Lighting-a-Fire

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