Middle management and line supervisors have attended appropriate supervision courses, and all staff is versed on the traditional fundamentals of management and supervision. Administrators must commit themselves and their staff to a leadership style that develops skills, abilities, and the potential within all employees of the organization. At the same time, they must always be ethical role models. The administration is the key to success or the catalyst for failure, because it controls the tone of the organization. They are the ones who create the atmosphere.
Motivation starts at the top.
Employees can be motivated by dedication to the agency or driven by self-serving interests. The staff will follow the policies and examples set by the chief administrator. Subordinates follow the examples of their immediate supervisor. As leaders, we assume a tremendous amount of responsibility. We are responsible for preparing and leading employees by instructing, demonstrating, monitoring, and evaluating their progress.