Once leaders are enlisted, how are you going to keep them and how can you assure that they will carry out their assignments?  Motivating workers may be the greatest challenge that some workers face.  Here are some tips to consider:

• Call or visit each leader periodically just to develop friendships.  Plan occasional gatherings just for fellowship with other class, women’s ministry or department leaders.
  
  
• Pray for each coworker.  Motivation comes from within.  God can motivate people when you cannot.
  
  
• Check with each person regularly to find out whether he or she has questions about the assignment or how something should be done best.
  
  
• Plan regular meeting to plan and evaluate the work.
  
  
• Offer to assist with some of the responsibilities, even when the worker is doing a good job.  Let the worker know you have a personal interest in his or her success.
  
  
• Accompany the worker to training events that will help that person become more effective.  Make training a priority for all leaders by setting an example for them.
  
  
• Learn how to affirm leaders without embarrassing them. 
  
  
• If a worker feels overwhelmed with the load, help the worker order the responsibilities and help the worker to experience some small success rather than being overwhelmed and quitting.  Although God equips a person with a gift, He depends on all of us to help other workers feel appreciated and motivated.  Leaders who are serving in all appropriate places of leadership need to know that they are doing a good job and are appreciated by other workers.

A Short Course In Human Relations

The 6 most important words:   "I admit I made a mistake"

The 5 most important words:   "You did a good job"

The 4 most important words:   "What is your opinion"

The 3 most important words:   "If you please"

The 2 most important words:   "Thank you"

Are You A Boss Or A Leader?

• The boss drives his men:  The leader coaches them.
  
  
• The boss depends on authority:  The leader on goodwill.
  
  
• The boss inspires fear:  The leader inspires enthusiasm.
  
  
• The boss says "I":  The leader says "we."
  
  
• The boss says "get here on time:  The leader gets there ahead of time.
  
  
• The boss fixes blame for the breakdown:  The leader fixes the breakdown.
  
  
• The boss knows how it is done:  The leader shows how.
  
  
• The boss says "go":  the leader says "let’s go."
  
  
• The boss uses people:  The leader develops them.
  
  
• The boss sees today:  The leader also looks at tomorrow.
  
  
• The boss never has enough time:  The leader makes time for things that count.
  
  
• The boss is concerned with things:  The leader is concerned with people.
  
  
• The boss lets his people know where he stands:  The leader lets his people know where they stand.
  
  
• The boss works hard to produce:  The leader works hard to help his people produce.
  
  
• The boss takes the credit:  The leader gives it

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