Tomorrow is my favourite but for now: E- Encourage Confidence in the Team Leaders must inspire and motivate their teams to achieve. This is done by demonstrating confidence in their abilities, and talking enthusiastically about success. How do you like to build confidence and what helps to build your confidence in your team?

D- Demand High Performance. Soldiering is a high stakes game, it can literally be a case of life or death. High performance isn’t therefore desirable it is critical. Leaders must have high performance expectations and communicate them to their teams. While many workplaces might not be life or death, demanding high performance is critical. You want your subordinates to have a sense of pride in where they work. How do you communicate your expectations to your team?

A- Apply Reward and Discipline It is human nature to enjoy being praised, and reward recognises effort, inspiring further endeavour and motivation to do even better. Leaders must apply a full range of rewards, from formal recognition to timely and regular verbal praise. Never underestimate the value of a ‘Well Done’ or ‘Good Effort’. Reward should be constructive and support the person or team in further optimising performance. The correct application of reward promotes Loyalty and Respect for Others. The application of Discipline, regardless of rank is crucial to correct failings and punish transgressions. Leaders must not shy away from Discipline when required, and do so in a timely fashion. A lack of Discipline compromises Courage and Integrity. What are people’s thoughts?

How do we deal with issues in our work spaces? Do you confront it, avoid it, or somewhere in between?

Who is the best leader you have ever come across and what quality or behaviour do you want to take away into your own leadership