There are variety of responsibilities that fall under a leaders purview but none perhaps more important than motivating the employees they work with. Today’s post is by Mark Williams. One of a leader’s most important responsibilities is to motivate and inspire employees — both to aspire to fulfill their true potential and to stretch themselves in the service of organizational goals. While a leader makes critical decisions every day that impact the bottom line, creating a culture where employees feel motivated and engaged is an equally weighty responsibility that is sometimes overlooked. Motivating others is a tall task made shorter by focusing on five key methods — recognition, respect, motivation, professional development and empowerment. Recognition I like to say that rewards and...