Since rolling out my “four-step” productivity plan, I have seen the need to include an added step that focuses on leadership. After all, if we are going to get more from our people, we need to use our leadership position to motivate others, create a healthy work environment, and engage others in meaningful work.

The five components of this final step (step No. 5, and I do mean final, this time) are:
1. Build workplace passion.
2. Manage stress.
3. Understand and leverage your leadership style.
4. Set them up for success.
5. Lead from the values up.

Building passion

Productivity begins with engagement and passion. Disengaged, dispassionate workplaces are much less productive.

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