GIVE YOUR TEAM THE VIP TREATMENT!

          According to a recent Gallup poll, 65% of people say they don’t feel appreciated at work; in result you're left with "pervasive negativity, low morale and (worst of all) decreased productivity".

As the leader of a vital workforce, what do you do to appreciate your staff?  Creating an appreciative culture will nourish your staff, making them feel important and appreciated; that means happy employees who contribute more and are easier to work with.  A survey conducted by  Here Today Here Tomorrow asked “What causes you the greatest dissatisfaction at work” and the answer with the most responses was “lack of appreciation”.  This said, it’s time we move away from the “everyone is replaceable” approach and really begin to show our personnel just how very important they really are by giving them the VIP (very important personnel) treatment!  After all, it is our job to create 

opportunities to get to know them and to constantly reward, recognize and appreciate the work they do for us. 

Here’s how you can begin to show them your appreciation:  

· Follow the Golden Rule - Acknowledge employees when you enter/leave a room, use words such as please, thank you and good job on a daily basis and consult rather than demand.

· Praise & Recognize - Remember to praise them on a personal level and recognize their jobs well done amongst their co-workers.

· One-on-One Time - Set one-on-one time with your employees that does not allow for distractions; ask them where they feel their strengths and weaknesses lie, give feedback and offer opportunities for growth.    

· Keep your word - Do what you say you are going to do and if you can't keep your commitment, let your team know why it's not going to happen and what they should expect instead.  

 Take Action:  This week implement the VIP treatment

Keep On: Continue to be the Expert Extraordinaire, keep on giving and continue to establish a good reputation.  Remember, you've made the conscious decision to lead, continue to copycat the Successful SUPERvisors of your past and tell yourself that you’re a Super SUPERvisor!  Believe it.

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Your staff will accomplish & achieve more with you than they would have without you!

Give Others a Reason to Follow

You’ve made the conscience decision to lead, now give others a reason to follow:

•become an Expert Extraordinaire: This means never stop learning. Subscribe to an industry social networking site, blog, podcast, newsletter and/or magazine and stay on top of the latest industry news and trends. Reach out to Successful SUPERvisors within your company, industry and community and talk to them about what works for them and what doesn’t. Most importantly, take what you learn and put it back out there; meet with your team, start a blog, write a newsletter, or simply talk about it.

• offer Full Benefits: I’m not talking medical and a 401k, I’m talking “what’s in it for them?” type of stuff. Followers need to feel like their getting something in return; this means personalizing your interaction with them so that you are able to give them what they need. Guide, train, motivate, consult with and reward them.

•establish a Good Rep: Followers need to feel confident that their SUPERvisor will take full responsibility for failures and share victories. A Successful SUPERvisor must work on building trust, longevity and credibility on a daily basis and must work on being responsive, straight forward, and consistent.

Take Action: This week plan out how you will become an Expert Extraordinaire, decide on what benefits you’re willing to offer and what you’ll do to establish a good reputation and then, do it.
Keep On: Remember that you’ve made the conscious decision to lead, continue to copycat the Successful SUPERvisors of your past and tell yourself that you’re a Super SUPERvisor!  Believe it.

GO!

The first step to becoming the Successful SUPERvisor is making the conscious decision to be! Take this Monday, recognize your position of influence and power amongst your team and take lead:
1. TODAY - Take 5 minutes to determine 3 qualities that 3 of your favorite past supervisors possessed
2. This Week - Mimic each quality at least once a day, everyday of the week
3. From Now On – Every time you see your reflection smile and say to yourself “I am a Super SUPERvisor” and believe it.

Remember, your company already believes that you are a supervisor, which is why you hold the position that you’re in. They’ve given you the green light to go! What are you waiting for?

Go!

SUPERvisor: a super advisor. A fantastic, terrific, excellent coach, mentor and/or work guide; a leader – YOU

Becoming the Successful Supervisor

Congratulations on your SUPERvisory position! I commend you for taking the time to research the position and for taking the initiative to be successful in it. Whether you’re a new supervisor or have some experience under your belt, this blog is designed to develop your leadership skills and hone in on what you already know.

Each week I’ll post the SUPERvisor Tip of the Week in relation to the theme of the month. All you have to do is:

1. Read (join the blog)
2. Practice (apply the tip throughout the entire week)
3. Share (pass on what makes you the Successful SUPERvisor)

Stay Tuned…