It doesn’t take a lot of effort to inspire others. But with every effort you make energy and momentum follow. Here are some super simple tips that anyone can do and they don’t cost a penny.
- Smile often.
- Tell a good joke.
- Share a personal motivational story.
- Watch a clip of Les Brown.
- Have a clear plan that everyone understands.
- Set clear milestones for goals.
- Have a motivational team song.
- Keep a list of motivational quotes on your desk.
- Celebrate–just because it feels good.
- Be specific and tell others what they are doing that is working well
- If you don’t feel happy… act happy anyways! (Fake it ‘til you make it)
- Have a standard open-ended question you ask yourself daily. An example would be: “What can I be grateful for today?”
- Re-evaluate your goals.
- Know what your successes are.
- Play the cash flow game (if you have never played, contact me–it’s fun!)
- Give a pep talk to someone who needs it.
- Stop being a perfectionist and start appreciating the gifts that make you stronger.
- Watch some inspiring TED Talks. ( Love this one… just happens to be the #2 most watched TedTalk)
- Visualize you and your team succeeding.
- Make plans for what you will do when you succeed at your goal.