Summary

Leaders are expected to motivate and coach their teams to greater performance. Motivation is simply a function of expectations and reinforcement. Coaching requires recognizing and encouraging natural talents and occasionally providing training to reduce deficiencies in knowledge and skills. Leaders also need to find motivational opportunities for the team and its members within the greater organization. Teams provide a structure for employee involvement. Your coaching can be the X-factor that turns involvement into commitment. What do you understand about motivation, and how will you use that to coach your team members to excellence?