Michael,
You are correct, Michael! Validation is essential. Too often, team leaders do not have the authority to give awards, bonuses, or monetary incentives, so praise is a great way to keep your team motivated and feeling valued. Many team members also appreciate being given additional assignments or responsibility so they feel important. This doesn’t motivate everybody, so the leader should know their team before determining if giving a person more responsibility is a motivator and will make them feel more important.
Dr. Jamie Morley
