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4.1 Discussion Motivating Your Team (20 points)

4.1 Discussion Motivating Your Team (20 points)

Q This week, you’ve learned that it is beneficial to be a motivational leader. It truly helps when your team members are excited about what they're doing and can feel that they're investing their time in something truly worthwhile. In short, learning to motivate people can greatly help them enjoy their jobs more and perform better. All effective leaders want their teams to be filled with motivated people. That's why it's vital that you, as a leader and manager, keep your team feeling motivated and inspired. Instructions: In your post, briefly explain your responses to the following: 1. What would you do to improve your own engagement and motivation? 2. Which motivational theory/theories do you feel might work with your team in this situation, and why? 3. How would you begin to identify what your team values to ensure it drives their performance? 4. What approach would you take to begin to improve the engagement and motivation of your team, and how would you implement this approach? Please review the Discussion Board rubric A rubric will make sure you are contributing appropriately before submitting. It will show you how your instructor will grade you, based on how well you followed the instructions, following the guidelines listed under each section (e.g. Excellent/Proficient, Needs Improvement, etc.). If this is your first time using a rubric, please read about how it works: What is a Rubric?

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I would ensure that I engage in participant observation by participating in most activities of my subordinate followers. This is because I can participate, be a member of the team of my followers and also observe the performance of each of my team members. I would also ensure that I try to empathize with my team members. I have to utilize emotional intelligence to not underestimate the true potential of every team member. The emotions and the desire to participate or work efficiently by my team members have to be observed by me to understand their specific needs to motivate them.