The CEO of MTN South Sudan shares 6 steps to keep a team motivated: 1) project a positive attitude about business performance and each member's abilities; 2) break down hierarchy and encourage open communication; 3) hire the right people as good team members spread positivity; 4) provide clarity about the common mission to create a sense of belonging; 5) remain accessible so members can get feedback; and 6) praise and provide guidance to influence morale and motivation.

1. Keep your team motivated in 6 steps
MTN South Sudan’s CEO, Philip Besiimire shares his tips for
keeping his team on track.

2. “Project a
positive
attitude
regarding
business
performance
and the
abilities that
each
member
brings to the
group.”

3. 6
“Break down
hierarchy. I
encourage people
to speak up and
get everyone on
board by relaxing
formality and
breaking down
walls.”

4. “Hire the right
people. Finding the
right team members
is the first and most
important hurdle.
Good people are
infectious. They
spread a positive
vibe around.”

5. 6
“Provide clarity about
our mission. Everyone
needs to rally behind a
common cause. For
that to happen, each
and every staff member
must have a common
purpose as it creates a
sense of belonging.”

6. “I remain accessible at
all times so team
members can ask
questions, get my
opinion and feedback
on the current status of
the business.”

7. “Praise and provide
guidance for team
members; this has a
significant influence
over morale and
motivation.”

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