How do you motivate your staff when many companies continue to face tight merit pool caps, limited promotional opportunities, and daunting workloads that demand incredible levels of discretionary effort? More importantly, how do you become a manager who engenders respect and loyalty and serves as a role model for others? Becoming a leader who inspires team members by example and who creates an environment where people can motivate themselves stems from building trust, respect, and camaraderie in the workplace. This PowerPoint presentation addresses the importance of assessing your relationship with your key employees, engaging in "stay interviews" to ensure that they're engaged and in tune with your department's and company's overall goals, and helping your staffers build their skills and success profiles to prepare for their next move in career progression. (37 slides)