The argument raves on. Can you encourage anybody aside from yourself? Management experts usually take one side (motivation comes from within the individual), inspirational speakers and authors take the other (you can encourage another person).
Jim Collins states: "you do not need to inspire people, you require to discover the best ones. Before you go anywhere make certain you have ideal people in the bus" I state: "it is true when you have an authority to do it just do it. If not at least do not disrupt your people. Let them show you that they are ideal and in the best bus". When I hear Jim's message I understand - this is simply my understanding - ensure your have best people. Long times "incorrect people" are simply an indication of a "wrong supervisor".
It works like this. you have to constantly go back and look upon your day. How did it go? Did you bond with your colleagues well? Did you have a fantastic time speaking with them, bouncing off ideas and getting feedback from them as well? Did they have a fun time with you also? Did you get those favorable vibes?
We can claim our Leadership Theories in any area in which we feel a sense of enthusiasm and investment: wherever we care deeply sufficient to establish our knowledge, self-evaluate and grow, and challenge ourselves and others to strive for something better.
Deal tension management workshops and literature. If there are no existing tension problems offer the workshops anyhow, even. Even firmly insist individuals go. Keep it easy - a half-day is enough and prevent all theory! Offer people a read more book or CD on stress management as part of the induction.
I understand enough now about mindset to understand when I need to change mine, leave the fence and stop making excuses. And it can be really difficult. I may hesitate for a while. Because often the fence can be a comfortable location to be - however it's unpleasant even agonizing after a while.