As a District Manager, how do you successfully motivate your team members?

"My formula for a motivated team is to get to know each team member, uncover what they are passionate about, and find out how they like to be recognized. If I can provide each person with proper recognition, assign tasks that they enjoy and feel they are good at, they will perform as motivated employees. In addition to this every-day approach, I also introduce regular sales contests. Last quarter, I had a new iPad up for grabs for the employee with the highest percentage of sales over the corporate target. I also offered a bonus for the store with the highest percentage of sales to target. It was exciting to see the team members come together in a competitive yet collaborative manner. Our sales were a record high last quarter, and I believe the motivators put forth was a significant factor in that success."