How to Become An On-The-Job Encourager

Everyone needs encouragement. Bosses and co-workers alike face difficult situations and make mistakes or fail on a daily basis. They need help to cope with disappointment, fear, doubt and uncertainty. It has been said, "A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success." (Anonymous) Encouragement is one of the easiest yet greatest work tools available to boost a boss or co-worker's self-esteem. When we put heart into others at work, we lead them to achieve greater things than they ever thought possible. This article lists 11 steps to becoming an On-the-Job Encourager.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• An inspirational mindset
• Discernment
• Willingness to help others

1. Show others at work that you care! Exert a positive influence on their work lives by giving them encouragement just because…

2. Deliberately look for small ways to encourage others verbally, in writing or through your own behavior towards them. Give team members a vote of confidence.

3. Act as a cheerleader or a fan club member for a co-worker or boss. Tell them, "I know you can do this…"

4. Reassure team members after a disappointment or setback. Boost their morale by expressing approval and offering support.

5. Prompt your direct reports and peers to try new things or pursue new opportunities. Empower them to grow professionally and reach their full potential.

6. Offer to help co-workers recover from a disappointment or failure. Give them a shoulder to cry upon when appropriate.

7. Value and accept your co-workers as they are and don't put conditions on accepting them. Lift them up and move them to do the things they need to do to achieve company and career objectives.

8. Help others in the office to believe in themselves. Point out their positive character traits and how these can lead to success in the future.

9. Recognize the efforts and improvements co-workers make especially after a mistake.

10. Show appreciation for the contributions of every team member in your office.

11. 
    Bosses & Orchards

    Find unobtrusive ways to encourage your boss and other leaders you report to.

Tips & Warnings

• Even if people act tough-as if they are successfully handling the overwhelming emotions that accompany a mistake, don't believe it! Somewhere deep inside, they are awash in despair with intense feelings of fear about having made yet another blunder or slip-up.
• What they desperately need is someone like you to come alongside them and encourage them for trying even in the face of failure; someone who really cares about them, who accepts and acknowledges them by helping to keep their self-esteem intact in spite of the failure.
• Use the resources below to help you become an On-The-Job Encourager.

Resources

• Encourage Your Leaders

[GlynSheridan]

on 6/15/2008 Fantastic article. This should be posted in every office .

[giddygastronome]

on 6/12/2008 These are truly words of wisdom and should be set in stone and posted in a public place of each and every employ! There are just "certain" people who need to heed to this advice, while selfishly ascending that ladder of success.

giddygastronome.