Why is it that some of your employees are super motivated, while others seem quite the opposite? This can be one of the most frustrating things to navigate as a leader! Shouldn't every paid employee show up each day, eager to do great work?

The truth is that a lack of motivation often stems as much from the manager's approach as it does from the employee's disposition.

One of your greatest responsibilities as a leader is to understand and leverage the unique motivation styles within your team. This likely feels daunting—perhaps even unfair—but once you figure it out, the return on this investment of time and effort becomes exponential.

Not sure where to start? Check out the BONUS guide below.

Need help getting started? One of the best ways to motivate is to show meaningful appreciation. Check out this cheat sheet — a guide that will help you learn how to show appreciation to others in a way that actually resonates.

Download The Languages of Appreciation Guide now to get access to:

• A 5-minute assessment that identifies your appreciation style

• A step-by-step plan for discussing assessment results with your team

• Practical strategies for skillfully communicating with different appreciation styles that you can apply immediately