If you just started your business, then it is time to make sure you’re taking care of everything that needs to be done. It can be a battle to make sure everything is taken care of, but nothing should be left undone. Here are some tips that can help you take leadership to the next level and get you up and running to motivate your employees on a day-to-day basis.

1. Win their trust while working with them, since you want them to know you have an open-door policy. You should make them feel comfortable and confident to talk to you.
2. Earn their respect by giving them respect. You want to be tough when you have to be, but not degrading, and you always want to be fair. This can give you the respect you want.
3. Be unique and authentic. You want to be your own person. Do not put on a plastic face, but rather show your true colors. Be creative and always be fun.
4. Face your challenges instead of walking away from them. You want to make sure that you’re able to meet them head-on instead of walking around them. You will not accomplish anything this way.
5. Communicate masterfully with all of your employees; you want to make sure they understand what is expected of them. You do not want surprises or for them to always ask what they should be doing.
6. Ask for employees’ feedback on how you’re doing or how they feel about their position. You want to make sure that things change if they have to.
7. Be accountable for all of your actions and make sure that your employees do the same. You want them to make mistakes, but also own up to them and then fix them. This can make the company better overall.
8. Be courageous when it comes to trying new things within your business. Some things might not work out, but you will never know if you don’t try. Work together and come up with something great.
9. Try out a behavior-modeling class to find out how you’re able to work on yourself and your employees. This can provide a better, well-rounded workplace overall.
10. Collaborate with your employees when it comes to all of the tasks that need to be accomplished. You want to make sure that you’re getting the help of the team, even if you’re the leader. Having employees give their input can help you make the best decision.