Sunday, October 12, 2008

Wealth Coach William R. Patterson Speaks at the 2008 Congressional Black Caucus Conference


Wealth Coach William R. Patterson Speaks at the 2008 Congressional Black Caucus Conference


#1 Business Motivational Speaker and best-selling author William R. Patterson shares his BARON Wealth-Building and Entrepreneurship Strategies as a featured speaker for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 2008 Annual Legislative Conference. Other notable attendees include best-selling authors George C. Fraser ("CLICK") and Farrah Gray ("Reallioniare").



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Wealth Coach William R. Patterson Receives Award from U.S. Post Office and Teach Boys & Girls Success, Inc.


William R. Patterson Receives Award from the U.S. Post Office and Teach Boys & Girls Success

Wealth Coach William R. Patterson delivers the keynote for the 2008 National Family Empowerment Conference in Charlotte, NC where he is awarded a certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Post Office and Teach Boys and Girls Success, Inc. for outstanding community service during the unveiling of the national heritage Latin Jazz Stamp.

Teach Boys And Girls Success, Inc. was founded in 2006 by CEO Donna Reed to help address the challenges of at risk youth through financial management and entrepreneurial training.

"We have made great strides in improving the success rates of small businesses, but we are also committed to youth programs and community service," Patterson says.

The Baron Solution Group has developed a national K-16 curriculum to help students in urban schools and teen mothers develop entrepreneurship and personal finance skills.




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Thursday, August 28, 2008

Wealth Coach William R. Patterson - BaronSeries.com Nominated for Six 2009 Web Awards

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We are proud to announce that BaronSeries.com has been nominated for six 2009 Black Web Awards.


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With every good wish,
Vicky Therese Davis
D. Marques Patton
William R. Patterson


The Baron Solution Group is an award-winning training, wealth coaching, and business consulting firm for executives, entrepreneurs, and investors. The Baron Solution Group was founded by William R. Patterson, D. Marques Patton, and Vicky Therese Davis, co-authors of the national best-selling business and personal finance book, The Baron Son. Their ethical guidebook to wealth, power, and success has been translated around the world and featured in the Forbes Book Club and Black Enterprise magazine.


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Monday, August 25, 2008

Youth Financial Training | Youth Entrepreneurship Training - Young Millionaires Program (Video)

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Wealth Coach William R. Patterson (CEO of The Baron Solution Group) and Earl Christian III (Executive Producer of The Urban Wall Street Project) have joined forces to create the BARON Young Millionaires and Producers Program. The program teaches an integrated suite of entrepreneurship, personal finance, and film production skills to students of all ages to help them to become the next generation of young millionaires.


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Friday, August 22, 2008

Wealth Coach William R. Patterson Nominated for Top 100 MBE Award

William R. Patterson Nominated for Top 100 MBE Award

William R. Patterson Nominated for Top 100 MBE Award

The Baron Solution Group is operating in one of the most difficult financial and political environments in over two decades. Yet Patterson and his team have been able to increase the revenues of clients twenty percent on average—and in some instances, double revenues in less than one year. Patterson achieves these results by applying the firm's proprietary method, which includes over 200 business and financial accelerators. By helping clients scale their businesses, Patterson has also positioned them to raise millions of dollars in private equity funding.

Black Enterprise praised Patterson’s work, calling it "a compelling way to reveal how wealth-building strategies apply to everyday living." Patterson has also received endorsements from notable business leaders such as billionaire Founder of Black Entertainment Television, Bob Johnson, management expert, Tom Peters, and Chief Marketing Officer of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., John L. Jacobs.

"Many small businesses are in dire straits as a result of losing access to capital or are simply looking for realistic and ethical ways to accelerate their success. We are just glad to be able to help people," Patterson says. "We work so hard at what we do, because of our passion to help people transform their lives."

Awards and Recognition
  1. Ranked as #1 Wealth Coach by Google.com and AOL.com
  2. Ranked as #1 Business Motivational Speaker by Ranking.com
  3. Honored as an international best-selling author, business and wealth coach
  4. Featured on the Forbes Book Club notable list
  5. Won five Web awards for excellence including Best Speaker and Lecturer; Best Male Author; and Best Wealth-Building Site

Media and Business Expertise

  1. Featured as a guest on over 350 television and radio programs
  2. Teaches business and financial strategies to over 50 million people world-wide through television, radio, print, online media, and live events
  3. Trains CEOs and high-level executives of billion-dollar corporations
  4. Trains thousands of global entrepreneurs and investors using THE BARON SOLUTION™ Strategies for Wealth and Business Success
  5. Financial expert for XM Satellite Radio and CBS Radio - Talk 1580 AM in Washington, DC

Major Publications, Training Programs, and
Related Accomplishments
  1. Developed over 150 financial and business training programs, products, and services
  2. Has written over 250 financial and business articles
  3. Pioneered THE BARON SOLUTION Four- and Five-Portfolio Approaches to Building Wealth
  4. Has financial books translated around the world in various languages including Russian, Korean, Polish, and Portuguese
William R. Patterson was recently honored during the Founder's Day celebration for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated for his work teaching financial skills to students in urban schools and teen mothers. "We have made great strides in improving the success rates of small businesses, but we are also committed to youth programs and community service," Patterson says. He conducts The Baron Solution national youth workshop series to help children develop financial and business skills that are not taught in schools. He also developed a personal finance and entrepreneurship curriculum for K–16 students.


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Monday, February 11, 2008

Best Ways to Use Your Tax Refund - Wealth Coach William R. Patterson

#1 Business Speaker and Wealth Coach - William R. Patterson

In February through April of every year, millions of Americans will be filing their taxes and receiving sizeable refunds.

Here are seven smart ways to make best use of your tax refund:
  1. Reduce your credit card debt.
    It is difficult to build wealth if you are paying 20-30% interest on credit cards. There are few better uses of your tax refund than paying down your high interest rate debt. You can use the Resources section of BaronSeries.com to obtain your free credit report and find the fastest way to pay-off your debt.

  2. Contribute to a Roth or Traditional IRA.
    Through April 15th, individuals are allowed to contribute up to a $4,000 ($5,000 if you are age 50 or older) to an IRA for tax year 2007. If you are unable to make the April 15th deadline, you can make your 2008 contribution with it instead. For 2008, individuals are allowed to contribute up to a $5,000 ($6,000 if you are age 50 or older).

  3. Fund a 529 plan.
    For many parents and students, the cost of higher-education has become increasingly difficult to manage. According to the College Board, tuition and fees at public colleges and universities have increased 51 percent on an inflation-adjusted basis over the last 10 years. 529 plans can be a great way to begin saving for your children’s college education. Some states even offer an income tax deduction for residents who contribute to a 529 plan.
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#1 Wealth Coach - William R. Patterson

Ranked as the #1 Business Motivational Speaker by Ranking.com, William R. Patterson is a two-time award-winning lecturer, national best-selling author, and wealth coach who uses his trademark approach, THE BARON SOLUTION™, to coach, train, and motivate business leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors. His breakthrough book, The Baron Son, has been translated around the world and featured in the Forbes Book Club. William is an internationally recognized business authority who has been a featured guest on over 300 television and radio programs. William’s website, BaronSeries.com, is also winner of three 2008 Web Awards including Best Wealth-Building Site. THE BARON SOLUTION integrates over 200 proven business and financial accelerators to help you rapidly achieve your personal and organizational goals.

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Build Your Million-Dollar Business - Wealth Coach William R. Patterson

#1 Business Speaker and Wealth Coach - William R. Patterson

To reach any significant level of success, every small business owner should have a business coach to help them avoid many of the hurdles and pitfalls that exist and rapidly build their business with integrated turnkey solutions.

If you have the goal of building a "million-dollar business," it is important to clarify whether you are talking about a million dollars in revenue, earnings, or owners' equity. They mean different things and can be achieved with different strategies.

Here are key points to keep in mind:
  1. From a planning standpoint, your business model and exit strategy are important factors that will determine the speed at which you can build your business.

    There are many entrepreneurs who are not looking to create sustainable businesses, only companies that they can eventually sell to larger players in the competitive space. This requires a different level of skill and planning than a sustainable business.It is also important to clearly define your exit strategy when you start your business, and whether you will "cash out" of that business by automating it, creating franchises, an acquisition, Direct Public Offering (DPO), Initial Public Offering (IPO), etc.One option for quickly creating a million-dollar business is to take your idea and develop it into a proven business model, then sell stock to accredited investors. This gets you to a million dollars in capitalization without necessarily having the revenue or earnings to support it. As you saw during the dotcom era, there were lots of businesses with billions of dollars in capitalization and little-to-no earnings. This is great for the founders and investment bankers, but does not mean much for new shareholders.

    It also becomes a lot quicker to get to a million dollars in capitalization, revenue, or earnings if you are doing large deals and selling high price, high margin products and services.

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#1 Wealth Coach - William R. Patterson

Ranked as the #1 Business Motivational Speaker by Ranking.com, William R. Patterson is a two-time award-winning lecturer, national best-selling author, and wealth coach who uses his trademark approach, THE BARON SOLUTION™, to coach, train, and motivate business leaders, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors. His breakthrough book, The Baron Son, has been translated around the world and featured in the Forbes Book Club. William is an internationally recognized business authority who has been a featured guest on over 300 television and radio programs. William’s website, BaronSeries.com, is also winner of three 2008 Web Awards including Best Wealth-Building Site. THE BARON SOLUTION integrates over 200 proven business and financial accelerators to help you rapidly achieve your personal and organizational goals.

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Monday, November 26, 2007

BaronSeries.com Ranked as #1 Business Motivational Speaker Website


BaronSeries.com Ranked as #1 Business Motivational Speaker Website


BaronSeries.com is ranked as the number one business motivational speaker website by Ranking.com.


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BaronSeries.com Wins Three 2008 Black Web Awards

BaronSeries.com Wins 2007 Black Web Award for
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BaronSeries.com Wins Again, Claiming Three 2008 Black Web Awards

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National best-selling author and business coach William R. Patterson is helping thousands of entrepreneurs and investors around the world build wealth with his Baron strategies for financial independence.

BaronSeries.com continues its 2007 winning streak, capturing three 2008 Black Web Awards: Best Wealth-Building Site; Best Male Author Site; and Best Lecturer, Speaker and Workshop Site.

In 2004, William R. Patterson, national best-selling co-author of "The Baron Son," launched BaronSeries.com. He developed the Web site for The Baron Solution Group to deliver coaching and consulting services to executives, entrepreneurs, investors and success-minded individuals.

The Baron Solution coaching and training program is operating in one of the most difficult financial and political environments in over two decades. Yet Patterson and his team have been able to increase the revenues of clients twenty percent on average—and in some instances, double revenues in less than one year. Patterson achieves these results by applying The Baron Solution proprietary method, which includes over 100 business and financial accelerators. By helping clients scale their businesses, Patterson has also positioned them to raise millions of dollars in private equity and venture capital funding.

"Many small businesses and individuals are in dire straights as a result of losing access to capital or their life savings in the stock market crash of the late 90's," Patterson says. "Others face the prospect of losing their homes as a result of the recent sub-prime lending crisis or are simply looking for realistic and ethical ways to accelerate their success. We are just glad to be able to help people."

Patterson was recently honored during the Founder's Day celebration for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated for his work teaching financial skills to students in urban schools and teen mothers. "We have made great strides in improving the success rates of small businesses, but we are also committed to youth programs and community service," Patterson says. He conducts The Baron Solution national pro bono youth workshop series to help children develop financial and business skills that are not taught in school. He also developed a personal finance and entrepreneurship curriculum for K–16 students.

Over 650,000 votes from 130 countries were cast to decide the 2008 Annual Black Web Awards winners. In 2007, Patterson won a Black Web Award for Best Lecturer, Speaker and Workshop Site.

"To be recognized for excellence in three diverse categories is a great honor," Patterson says, "particularly when nominated among esteemed industry peers such as Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Dr. Randal Pinkett [winner of Donald Trump's "Apprentice"], Iyanla Vanzant and Black Enterprise magazine."

Black Enterprise praised Patterson's work with a glowing review of "The Baron Son," calling it "a compelling way to reveal how wealth-building strategies apply to everyday living." Patterson has also received endorsements from notable business leaders such as billionaire Founder of Black Entertainment Television, Bob Johnson, management expert, Tom Peters, and Chief Marketing Officer of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., John L. Jacobs.

Prior to winning three 2008 Black Web Awards, BaronSeries.com was ranked as the number one Business Motivational Speaker Website by Ranking.com.

William R. Patterson is the Founder and CEO of The Baron Solution Group. He is a two-time award-winning lecturer and national best-selling co-author of "The Baron Son." He is an internationally recognized business authority who has been a featured guest on over 300 television and radio programs. For more information, visit: http://www.baronseries.com.


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William R. Patterson Honored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

William R. Patterson Honored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.


William R. Patterson is honored during the Founder's Day celebration for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. for his work teaching financial skills to students and teen mothers.




William R. Patterson Honored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.


"We have made great strides in improving the success rates of small businesses, but we are also committed to youth programs and community service," Patterson says. He conducts The Baron Solution national pro bono youth workshop series to help children develop financial and business skills that are not taught in schools. He also developed a personal finance and entrepreneurship curriculum for K–16 students.


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Saturday, December 02, 2006

BaronSeries.com Wins Black Web Award - Best Lecture Speaker and Workshop Site

William R. Patterson, co-author of the National Best-selling business and personal finance book, "The Baron Son," accepts the Black Web Award for Best Lecture Speaker and Workshop Site. For more information, visit www.baronseries.com.

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THE BARON SOLUTION Entrepreneurship Teleseminar: Building Wealth with Your Own Small Business

Join National Best-selling authors Vicky Therese Davis, William R. Patterson, and D. Marques Patton for THE BARON SOLUTION 5-Week Entrepreneurship Teleseminar. It's a content rich experience where you will discover detailed, practical ideas for building wealth through a small business, and using online and direct selling.

You will learn strategies that have won countless executive distinctions and received praise from many top business leaders, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, as Vicky, William, and Marques share their unique entrepreneurship model for achieving financial independence using the "Supreme Principles" outlined in their National Best-selling book, THE BARON SON.

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THE BARON SOLUTION Minute: 4 Keys to a Successful Business

THE BARON SOLUTION™ Minute is a weekly video and audio vignette offering invaluable business, personal finance, and success information based on the National Best-selling book, "The Baron Son" by Vicky Therese Davis, William R. Patterson, and D. Marques Patton. THE BARON SOLUTION Minute is a weekly segment on "The Louie Jones Show" and "All Things Literally." For more information visit: http://www.baronseries.com.

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THE BARON SOLUTION Minute: 5 Keys to Accelerate Your Success

THE BARON SOLUTION™ Minute is a weekly video and audio vignette offering invaluable business, personal finance, and success information based on the National Best-selling book, "The Baron Son" by Vicky Therese Davis, William R. Patterson, and D. Marques Patton. THE BARON SOLUTION Minute is a weekly segment on "The Louie Jones Show" and "All Things Literally." For more information visit: http://www.baronseries.com.

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Download and share the first chapter of THE BARON SON

"The Irresistible Force" illustrates how to find your calling in life and create your definite purpose. Many of the most successful people throughout history, from Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller to the modern day Barons, credit definite purpose as THE most important factor for achieving success. Empower yourself and your friends with this free gift! Visit: http://www.baronseries.com/e-freegifts.htm

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THE BARON SOLUTION: The Ethical Guide to Wealth, Power, & Success

VICKY THERESE DAVIS, WILLIAM R. PATTERSON, and D. MARQUES PATTON are co-authors of the business and personal finance National Bestseller, "The Baron Son: Vade Mecum 7." Vicky Therese Davis is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Indulgence Jewelry Corp. William R. Patterson is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Warcoffer Capital Group, LLC. D. Marques Patton is President and Chief Operating Officer of The Warcoffer Capital group, LLC. Their ethical guidebook to wealth, power, and success, "The Baron Son," has been translated around the world and featured in the Forbes Book Club and Black Enterprise magazine.

THE BARON SOLUTION GROUP conducts a series of business and personal finance workshops for adults across the U.S. and abroad based on the strategies outlined in "The Baron Son." Davis, Patterson, and Patton also conduct a national series of pro bono workshops for children and teenagers teaching business and personal finance skills. For more information and tour dates, please visit: www.baronseries.com.

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Sunday, September 17, 2006

Wealth Coach William R. Patterson on "Chicago Speaks" on V103 102.7 FM with Les Brown

WILLIAM R. PATTERSON appears on "Chicago Speaks" on V103 102.7 FM with Les Brown to discuss The Baron Son and "Developing Financial and Entrepreneurial Skills in Young Adults."

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Wealth Coach William R. Patterson on NewsChannel FM 105.5

WILLIAM R. PATTERSON appears on NewsChannel FM 105.5 to discuss The Baron Series and "Developing Financial and Entrepreneurial Skills in Young Adults."

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Friday, August 25, 2006

The Baron Son is Featured in August/September Issue of Black Men Magazine

"An enlightening 'how-to' book that is a must-read for people who are seeking to enhance their value and leadership skills to the max."
- Black Men Magazine

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Bestselling Author William R. Patterson at A Good Book in Baltimore, MD

William R. Patterson's discussion and signing of The Baron Son at A Good Book in Baltimore, MD.



BALTIMORE, MD - August 19th
A Good Book Bookstore
2101 Gwynn Oak Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21207
Saturday, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EST
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Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Wealth Coach William R. Patterson Is Interviewed on World Talk Radio

William R. Patterson appears on The Big Biz Show on World Talk Radio to discuss "Developing Financial and Entrepreneurial Skills in Young Adults."

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Friday, August 04, 2006

THE BARON SOLUTION Youth Financial Workshop Series

Wealth coaches Vicky Therese Davis, William R. Patterson, and D. Marques Patton are helping thousands of young people across the U.S. conquer debt and build wealth with their breakthrough strategies for financial independence.

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Thursday, August 03, 2006

Bestselling Author William R. Patterson at The Harlem Book Fair in New York

William R. Patterson's business panel discussion, financial workshop, and signing of The Baron Son at The Harlem Book Fair in New York.



NEW YORK, NY - July 22nd
The Harlem Book Fair
W. 135th Street (Between Lenox and 7th Avenue)
New York, NY 10037
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT

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Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Bestselling Author William R. Patterson at Hue-Man Bookstore in New York

William R. Patterson's financial workshop and signing of The Baron Son at Hue-Man Book Store & Cafe in New York.




Hue-Man Book Store & Cafe
2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd
Between 124th and 125th Streets
New York, NY 10027
Tel: 212-665-7400
Sunday, June 25th, 4-6pm
www.huemanbookstore.com

*Featured in Forbes Book Club

"A compelling way to reveal how wealth-building strategies
apply to everyday living."
- Black Enterprise

"A breakthrough approach in relating leadership principles
that have long served
those in commanding roles."
- Bob Johnson
Founder, Black Entertainment Television, Inc.


"Everyone can benefit from the road map this book offers."
- John L. Jacobs
Chief Marketing Officer, The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.


"...a great book for the MBA students who are preparing
to run America's corporations."
- The Motley Fool

"The Baron Son will enable you to identify core strengths and
master areas critical to your success. It is one of the
most effective methodologies I have encountered
for developing self-mastery."
- Les Brown
Author of Live Your Dreams

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Thursday, April 06, 2006

Wealth Coach William R. Patterson on NBBTA Radio

National Bestselling Co-author William R. Patterson will appear on Everyday Finances with Everyday People on NBBTA Radio on Saturday, April 8th to discuss The Baron Son and THE BARON SOLUTION™ national business and financial workshop series.

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Wealth Coach William R. Patterson on WCFJ AM 1470 in Chicago

National Bestselling Co-author William R. Patterson will appear on The Louie Jones Show on WCFJ AM 1470 in Chicago on Sunday, April 9th from 6:30 - 7:30PM CDT to discuss The Baron Son and THE BARON SOLUTION™ national business and financial workshop series.

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How to Motivate Under-Performing Personnel - Business Coach William R. Patterson

By Vicky Therese Davis, William R. Patterson, D. Marques Paton

It is no secret that the performance of personnel is the largest contributing factor to the long-term success of any organization. Managers may give direction, but in the end, it is the company’s staff that determines how well it executes. It is the staff that must respond to the threat of competition and the shifting interests of shareholders and consumers. Taking this into consideration, one of the greatest challenges facing managers is motivating their personnel to achieve outstanding performance. Whether you are a first-time or veteran manger, these simple strategies will serve as a primer to put you on the right track.

Emulate High Performers
Direct your staff to model the behaviors of their well accomplished colleagues. The more you and your staff are presented with these positive archetypes, the more likely they are to model that behavior and exhibit the high performance you seek. This applies internally and externally, on a group and individual level. In addition to being modeled from outside sources, successful techniques should be shared by different groups within your organization. In order to perform at peak level, your staff must know the details of the methods that bring results. Take time or set up meetings to share success stories where your staff can share their most effective strategies.

Believe in Your People
The Law of Expectation plays a key role in managing people. Simply stated, it says, “In life, you get what you expect.” So, expect the best from your staff in order for them to perform at a high level. Given the proper resources and direction, good people will perform at your level of expectations. As someone they respect, the more you believe in their ability, the more they will believe in their own ability. Confidence breeds confidence and success breeds success. Responsibility given to the right people will communicate a message that you expect more of them and they will perform to reach that level of greatness.

Set Realistic Goals
Employees should know at all times what they are striving toward and being held accountable for. It is important that your team has clearly defined goals set at the beginning of any evaluation period. There is nothing as disheartening as being evaluated without being given prior written goals. Also important to note is that goals assigned to employees should be attainable and influenced by factors within their control. You should support your staff by providing them whatever resources they may require for the attainment of their objectives.

Incentive Programs
Incentive programs should encourage behaviors that benefit the organization and promote its mission and values. They should offer enticements for employees to launch new initiatives that will directly or indirectly boost morale, generate revenue, and reduce expenses. Incentive programs work to create a corporate culture that promotes initiative, teamwork, and the generation of ideas for productivity enhancements. They assist in fostering the development of new business, as well as the projects that affect the bottom line. As the old saying goes, “You get more from what you encourage and reward.” Management is no exception.

Reward and Recognition Programs
Reward and Recognition programs apply when projects have been completed. To be effective, R&R programs must be genuine and equitably applied. One way to ensure this is by having recognition that comes from your staff, not the top ranks. Employees should select those deserving recognition, not managers. It should be a system with defined metrics that all employees can measure their performance against. It is then a system based on objective accomplishment, not one based on the subjective choice of management. Another effective R&R technique is to reward teams over individuals. This creates an environment of teamwork, rather than competition. The most effective R&R programs are those that offer ownership to their staff.

Lead from the Front
Nothing will motivate people like a good leader. Good leaders foster the ideals of trust and interdependency, as well as they lead by example. By leading from the front lines they demonstrate their knowledge, vision, and experience, and command the respect of their teams. They show an understanding of their business and personnel. Their level of knowledge and ability to relate to others command respect; they would do anything for their people.

Coaching Programs
Education is one of the best ways to motivate under-performing personnel. No employee or associate wants to feel they have plateaued in their work environment. By offering coaching programs, you communicate your concern for personnel development. You also offer new skills for your workers to implement and build upon in carrying out the organization’s mission and objectives.

Add a Deeper Level of Meaning to Business Activities
Another powerful way to motivate your staff is to reinforce the importance of their daily activities. It does not matter if the function performed seems small; it contributes to the overall efficiency of the organization. Help them understand that they are doing something vital, that they are helping people or changing an industry. Give them something greater to strive for. Anything done with meaning and purpose will be far more effective