As business owners, managers, and employees, adopting a positive outlook and striving to create an environment where challenges are seen as opportunities, complaints become encouragements, and negativity turns into the next step for success is not only worth the effort but can change how your team operates. Employees tend to follow and watch what their superiors do and how they act and react in various situations, so leading by example is as important as anything else you do in business. 

Put yourself in your employee’s role. How would you like to work for YOU? Do you keep an open door policy to listen to your employees' suggestions and concerns? Would you feel comfortable approaching YOU for help?

You have the power to choose how you will lead your team. Power through fear or power through love (and yes there are times for power through tough love). Be the change you want to see in the workplace and your employees will follow your lead.