Thoughts on Good Leadership (Part III)

How do you get slackers to chip in? The initial reaction is to think what is their problem? But really we should ask is everything ok? Often people check out for a reason, home struggles, parent illness, etc. If someone is riding coattails, check on them and then assign them a task where others will be impacted so they invest in it too. No one wants to let a group down. Have them do a specific task you can monitor and followup with them, on both their task and any personal problems. They will be motivated to help out when you show you care. How do you encourage creative thinking? When you can, start a project with a brainstorming session where people can speak freely. There should be no such thing as a lousy idea - keep a log and keep building. Suggestions are seeds of thought that a group can work together to nurture the good seeds.