Encourage

• You make others feel good about themselves and believe that they are able to achieve or keep up with others.  
• When you encourage others you make them feel strong and feel worthwhile. 
• You show your faith and your belief that they can do well.
• As a leader you need to have positive expectations about others. 
• Your beliefs show through in the way you speak and treat others.
• Encouragement means helping those who are less able in your team or group to achieve their capabilities.
• Acknowledge the contribution of everyone thus making others feel valued.

Tips on how to be good at encouraging others

1. You point out other people’s strengths
2. You expect others to do well
3. You help all people in a group
4. You set realistic goals for those who struggle
5. Your language is full of positive comments
6. You avoid using put downs