What methods do you use to motivate your team?

* I find that one of the best ways to motivate my team is by giving them recognition for their hard work. I make sure to thank everyone on my team for their contributions at least once per week.

* This helps keep morale high and makes people feel appreciated. Another way I motivate my team is by setting challenging goals.

* For example, when I was working as a construction foreman, I set a goal of having all projects completed within budget and ahead of schedule. This challenge motivated my team to work harder so we could meet our goals.