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Twelve Rules for Bringing Out the Best in People

·        Expect the Best from the people you lead

·        Establish High Standards for excellence

·        If they are going anywhere near where you want to go, Climb on other people's bandwagons

·        Recognize and applaud Achievement

·        Appeal sparingly to the Competitive Urge

·        Build into the group an Allowance for storms

·        Make a thorough Study of Other Person's Needs

·        Create an environment where Failure is not Fatal

·        Employ modes to Encourage Success

·        Employ a mixture of positive and negative Reinforcement

·        Place a premium on Collaboration

·         Take steps to Keep your own Motivation High  (McGinnis, 1985.  Bringing Out the Best in People)

Reference:  Sieverdes, C.M. (Ed.).  (1995, January).  Leadership and Community Development:  Skills and Models.  Palmetto Leadership, p. 31 Clemson University.

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Created: 2008-04-03, Updated: 2009-01-09