Music is one way to keep that balance throughout the day. With all the focus on the bottom line, we sometimes forget people are providing those bottom line results. Make it your objective to catch someone doing something right every day. If we expect the best, that is most often what we'll get. One of the quickest ways to give recognition to another human being is by asking their opinion on something.
Delegation is another way to empower an employee.
Make sure you not only give responsibility for the task, but provide the proper level of authority, too. Delegating is an opportunity to help your employees grow.