Motivating Employees and Being a Great Boss

I have been very concerned about trying to be a "good leader" in my work.

One thing I have tried today is to locate key qualities that make a good boss and latch onto them.

Five Qualities of Remarkable Bosses

http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-5-qualities-of-remarkable-bosses.html

These qualities, however, can be difficult to find in yourself or in other leaders.

A common theme in the "how to motivate employees" pages I read is that it doesn't have to be expensive.

http://heather-rothbauer-wanish.suite101.com/tips-for-motivating-employees-a108256

Another INC.com article lists an extensive list of ways to motivate employees:

http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/04/tips-for-motivating-employees.html

But it isn't as long as this list, which is even longer than the last one:

http://www.biztrain.com/motivation/stories/20ways.htm

All in all, good stuff to review for anyone who is trying to lead or thinking about leading.

Leading is motivating because without motivated troopers, you won't win a thing.