{"id":17649,"date":"2019-01-30T16:16:53","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T13:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/?p=17649"},"modified":"2019-01-30T02:48:19","modified_gmt":"2019-01-29T23:48:19","slug":"the-strongest-word-motivates-the-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/the-strongest-word-motivates-the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Powerful Phrase to Motivate Your Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/2XQklg8JNQs\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\u00d9\u0086\u00d8\u00aa\u00d9\u008a\u00d8\u00ac\u00d8\u00a9 \u00d8\u00a8\u00d8\u00ad\u00d8\u00ab \u00d8\u00a7\u00d9\u0084\u00d8\u00b5\u00d9\u0088\u00d8\u00b1 \u00d8\u00b9\u00d9\u0086 \u00e2\u0080\u00aai need your help\u00e2\u0080\u00ac\u00e2\u0080\u008f\" width=\"579\" height=\"326\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">\u201cI need your help\u201d: The most powerful thing you can say as a team leader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/how-to-motivate-staff-to-increase-productivity\/\">Team<\/a>\u2014and something you should say often. But why ask for help when you\u2019re in a <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">position of power? You may have the authority to impose your ideas on your team, but that won\u2019t motivate them. In fact, it\u2019s one of the hallmarks of an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/attributes-of-both-successful-and-failed-leader\/\"> \u0633\u0645\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0627\u0626\u062f<\/a> \u063a\u064a\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0624\u062b\u0631.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">When you ask your employees to help find solutions and develop plans to put them into action, they\u2019ll feel more invested in their work because they want you to give them the opportunity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">To think creatively and help you shape your strategy, putting you on equal footing with them and showing that you respect their intelligence. What\u2019s more, their input will give you <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">a broader range of ideas and experience. Using this phrase regularly will completely change your leadership approach\u2014and your employees will notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">So, when should you use this phrase?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Here are a few examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>When you need a new strategy:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">You may need a new way to win in the market after your competitors have moved beyond your ideas. The best ideas don\u2019t necessarily come only from senior leadership; they may come from a member of your team. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Bring creative minds together to talk things through in a session <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/all-you-want-to-know-about-brainstorming\/\">\u0639\u0635\u0641 \u0630\u0647\u0646\u064a<\/a>and when you tell them, \u201cI need <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">your help,\u201d you\u2019ll make them feel that you\u2019re asking them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/10-marketing-ideas-out-of-the-box\/\">Thinking outside the box<\/a>to find possible solutions. Encourage them to share any idea that comes to mind without judging <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">them, then watch their ideas develop and come together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>When improving the workplace:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">When you sense a need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/how-to-create-an-amazing-work-environment\/\">improve the work environment<\/a>, tell them, \u201cI need your help.\u201d This strategy is more effective than reprimanding them. Even when you want to <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">criticize or warn an employee, say, \u201cI need your help creating a more harmonious work environment for everyone.\u201d This will work better if you still <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">If you want to keep that employee on your team, this phrase can help them respond to you and change their behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>When your company needs to make a transition:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">If you\u2019re about to make a change at your company, ask your employees for ideas to help manage the change and develop innovative solutions. Foster a sense that you\u2019re all in it together; <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">then employees will be proud to help bring about the change. Remember, saying \u201cI need your help\u201d can strengthen your leadership in any challenging situation. Change can be <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">scary, but when you involve everyone in shaping a plan and vision, it can be a rewarding experience for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>When you need help with a specific task:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Use the phrase \u201cI need your help\u201d when you need assistance with tasks both big and small. Instead of ordering an employee to do something, say: <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">\u201cI need your help,\u201d whether you\u2019re looking for specific expertise or simply need someone to finish a report. Using this phrase will make the employee feel capable, <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">And that you value their time, even though they have other tasks to complete. When you make requests this way, employees are often happy to help, while fostering a culture of<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> gratitude among them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Using this powerful phrase lets your leadership skills shine and helps your employees see you as a great coach who cares about them. These are more than just words\u2014they convey appreciation <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">and respect, helping you get the most out of your team. Remember, the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/great-leaders\/\">Leaders<\/a> leaders are those who know how to be humble.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u201d \u0623\u062d\u062a\u0627\u062c \u0645\u0633\u0627\u0639\u062f\u062a\u0643\u0645\u201d\u061b \u0623\u0642\u0648\u0649 \u0639\u0628\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u064a\u0645\u0643\u0646\u0643 \u0642\u0648\u0644\u0647\u0627 \u0648\u0623\u0646\u062a \u062a\u0642\u0648\u062f \u0641\u0631\u064a\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0645\u0644\u060c \u0628\u0644 \u064a\u0646\u0628\u063a\u064a \u0623\u0646 \u062a\u0642\u0648\u0644\u0647\u0627 \u0641\u064a \u0643\u062b\u064a\u0631 \u0645\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u062d\u064a\u0627\u0646\u060c \u0644\u0643\u0646 \u0644\u0645\u0627\u0630\u0627 \u062a\u062d\u062a\u0627\u062c \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0633\u0627\u0639\u062f\u0629 \u0648\u0623\u0646\u062a \u0641\u064a<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":17657,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_ibtdi_aa_focus_keyword":"","_ibtdi_aa_secondary_keywords":"","_ibtdi_aa_audience":"","_ibtdi_aa_tone":"","_ibtdi_aa_summary":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewer_name":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewer_bio":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewer_url":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewed_date":"","_ibtdi_aa_service_id":"","_ibtdi_aa_related_ids":"","_ibtdi_aa_human_reviewed":"","_ibtdi_aa_disable":"","_ibtdi_aa_disable_links":"","_ibtdi_aa_sources":"","_ibtdi_aa_update_notes":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[491],"tags":[15629,1878,4016,18191,10969,17417,3817,2055,18190],"class_list":["post-17649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-491","tag-15629","tag-1878","tag-4016","tag-18191","tag-10969","tag-17417","tag-3817","tag-2055","tag-18190"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17649"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17649\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17657"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}