6. Look people in the eye.
It signals that you care about them.
7. Get good at what you do.
Increasing your skill level will make you like what you do more, but it will also help your team respect you. You’ll feel more positive, but so will they.
8. Share some of your weaknesses.
You don’t need to share everything, but when you share a few things you might struggle with it goes a long way toward building trust and empathy. Moreover, you won’t feel as much pressure to put on a ‘show,’ and they will feel less pressure to measure up to an impossible standard. This really helps.
9. Take time off.
Yes, you’re the leader and you put in lots of hours. But having balance in your life creates a more balanced personality. All work and no play = stressed and dull.
10. Have some fun.
Many people don’t like their jobs because they are boring. We have done everything from trying to make origami without instructions, to road rallies, to going to the movies, to high ropes, to throwing themed parties for staff and volunteers. If people come to love where they work, they tend to work diligently. Laughter can really break the tension. We laugh a lot on our team, and it makes work a fun place to be.
