Page 48 - How to Motivate Every Employee

Let integrity be the highest form of intelligence in your organization:
Integrity has been described by some as the highest form of human
intelligence. Integrity is not only an expansion of human honesty
and trustworthiness, it is what remains when we strip away all of our
credentials and reputation. It’s our moral fiber and conscience, our
principal beliefs and values. And it is also another characteristic of
the high-morale workplace.
Be truthful and show your human side: Do you believe in what you
are conveying to others? Are you true to yourself? Do you lead by
example and do the right things in accordance with your values? You
can’t be a good manager if you’re acting in ways that are inconsistent
with who you really are and what you believe. Be truthful with peo-
ple and don’t be afraid to show your human side. It’s OK to share
your mistakes, your hopes, and your dreams. Be down to earth and
straightforward with people. Employees will respect and appreciate
your honesty and your humanity—two more characteristics of the
high-morale workplace.

“We must do more than simply do things right—we must
also do the right things.”
—Excerpt from “Our Values,” Pfizer Pharmaceutical

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