Floor Burns

What are floor burns? Watch a college basketball tournament game and you will see players willingly suffer floor burns diving for loose balls. This is maximum effort.

Are your employees willing to suffer floor burns for the success of your company?

The competition for top notch talent is fierce. You need to go above and beyond as an employer if you want employees to do the same. So what can you do to get maximum effort from your employees?

Here are a few tips:

1. Recognize them for what they do. A simple thank you goes a long way.
2. Reward them with little extras. A gift card, a luncheon, or anything that simply says thank you is a very small investment. Don't bombard them with these types of extras or they will be viewed as an entitlement rather than something a little special.
3. Ask them, rather than directing them to do something for you. This style of delivery will earn you their respect. Employees want to do things for their boss. By asking them, they feel valued. Telling them what to do because you're "the boss" does not have the same touch.
4. Be upfront and honest. Your trust and credibility is at stake. People work harder for someone they trust.
5. Support and encourage their career development. The more people that get promoted from your team, the better you will be viewed as a manager.

As a leader, you have the opportunity to maximize what you can get out of your workforce.

These five little tips will have your employee's willingly diving on the floor for loose balls and suffering floor burns all for the success of the company.