Part 3 of Blog Mini-Series: How to motivate employees during tough times

As discussed in Part 1 of this series, many businesses hit a rough patch now and then. These challenges can spiral out of control if employees are overcome with stress and dissatisfaction during this time. By openly communicating with your employees about the truth, you can prevent rumors that are often worse than the reality.

The second key is to inspire high employee performance by making everyone feel like a valued part of the team. When employees feel valued, they're more likely to stick with you for the long haul.

The third key to success is for leaders to sustain a corporate culture of courage to get through the tough times and end up on the right side of the fences. 

Key 3 - Building a culture of courage

Overall, it's important to inspire passion and resilience in employees, particularly at times when fear is the more likely emotion. Forbes magazine emphasized that great leaders create a "culture of courage," especially in market environments dominated by economic competition and uncertainty.
Authentic connections between employees and their co-workers, as well as their supervisors, help foster greater engagement and make professional performance more personal. Leaders who embrace and value employees' innovative ideas also embolden them to come up with powerful, creative solutions, the source added. 

By giving employees a recognition tool where they can publicly share stories about their colleagues' achievements, they have a way to highlight their everyday contributions to the company, making it easier for others to adopt those behaviours in their daily activities. When every person has a clear idea of what behaviours are expected, valued and recognized, your organization will be on a clearer path to escaping the tough times.

Missed the first two keys for success when your organization is going through tough times?
You can read the first key here and the second key here.