Employee morale can be highly affected by the influencers in the group. Research shows non-cash motivators may be more effective in rallying the team than financial incentives. The fundamentals of leadership do not change between good times and bad. But when monetary incentives are tough to come by, these principles can be the difference between success and failure.

1. Read 8 Ways Leaders Can Motivate Employees Beyond Money to explore ways to positively impact your team from the leadership position.

ARTICLE LINK: https://www.forbes.com/sites/martinzwilling/2012/01/10/8-ways-leaders-can-motivate-employees-beyond-money/?sh=1ea43aa126f4

2. Think of a time when a leader has employed any one of these principles effectively.

3. Compare it to a case when financial incentives were used instead.

4. Respond to the following questions:

• What was the difference in employee morale?
• Have you seen a work environment void of any motivational tactics?
• Did you notice non-supervisor influencers rising to the occasion to motivate and improve employee morale?