To be a better manager, motivate your team by figuring out what each person wants and rewarding them for accomplishing goals. Build your team into a cohesive unit that can work collaboratively. As a leader, provide direction and guidance to turn your team's motivation towards achieving objectives. Improve communication skills through practice, as communication is key to motivating the team and conveying vision. Get hands-on experience by coaching team members directly and listening to identify their goals. Remain open-minded to new ideas from all levels of the organization.