I just learned how to act differently and more appropriately. As effective leaders, we not only have to take stock of our own styles and how to improve, but we have to coach others to do the same. To get the most out of our staff, we need to learn to motivate them according to their style needs. Have your team go through a style tune-up on a regular basis. Use the goals they set as part of their performance evaluations.
Successful change demands lots of positive reinforcement.
How to Motivate and Coach Other Styles 1. Avoid socializing and excessive details. Tell them the punch line, then fill in the details. Avoid too many details, conflict, and routine tasks. Give them variety, compliments, and recognition.