"From past experience, I recognize how vital it is as a manager to consistently communicate with and evaluate the performance of my team members. I always strive to keep my team positive, encouraged, and, frankly, competitive in a friendly way so they are constantly trying to close more sales and build more client relationships. I've found that conducting daily morning meetings is helpful to keep everyone motivated and on the same page. I also meet individually with all team members on Fridays to discuss weekly successes and challenges and to offer advice. My expectation is that they each work hard to reach their goals and to continually try to improve."

"It is important to have effective leaders who encourage continuous growth from their employees. Motivation and productivity can be impacted otherwise. So to remain effective, I communicate with my team, collaborate on projects, celebrate success, and promote problem-solving skills for all employees. I also offer resources and training to support my team. I hold everyone accountable, including myself, while building strong relationships so I can learn how to support them individually. Respect and empathy go a long way to bring out the best in my team."