Whether you lead a team of two or 2,000, it's likely you've noticed the value of hiring and retaining capable, self-motivated people. Yet it's all too common--and completely avoidable--that you inadvertently do little things that may de-motivate your "go to" people in big ways. Here are ten life-tested watch list items to make sure that as a leader, you're not making your best people care less:
- Be candid, direct and timely with constructive feedback. Don't hold back a helpful observation for your person's annual or semi-annual review. Deliver it, even when it's a hard message, and particularly if/when you find yourself wanting to avoid it.