This document provides five ways to inspire excellence in a team: 1. Have a positive attitude and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement to shift a team's mindset from obligation to motivation. 2. Share examples from your own experiences to show humility and encourage authentic dialogue. 3. Promote an ownership mindset where team members take initiative for the benefit of everyone. 4. Ask questions and listen to understand what the team needs to be successful. 5. Come together to make small, efficient changes that improve working practices over time.

1. be positive
Have fun, lead by example and have a positive attitude. Face problems as opportunities and cultivate a team attitude
of excellence. This positive energy will quickly shift project morale from a "have to" to a "want to" attitude.
Constant Improvement - Kaizen
Drive a philosophy of continuous improvement of working practices, efficiencies and time management.
There is nothing more powerful than coming together to make small shifts that change the way things are
done moving forward.
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2. SHARE EXAMPLES
Show your employees you’ve been there. Share examples, both positive and negative, of personal experiences
so they know you too have made mistakes. Explain how you handled these situations and what you learned. This
attitude of humility shows them you’re human, and you’re not perfect. By connecting this way, you encourage
authentic dialog and loyalty.
ownership mindset
This means taking initiative in service of others. It’s a mindset that pushes you and your team to own both
their projects and outcomes, not for recognition, but for the benefit of everyone. This mindset will push
through those tough times we all encounter together as a team.
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ask & listen
The only way you will know what the team needs from you in order to be more successful
is to listen to them. Always ask questions, drive open communication and then open up
those ears and take it all in.5
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