Monday, March 23, 2009

Setting the Tone

How do you celebrate, motivate and spark initiative
with your friends, family or group?

Today's Scripture:

Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds.

Hebrews 10:24

Even though most people appreciate materialistic rewards, they are not satisfied with material perks or financial gain alone. Since Elton Mayo's Hawthorne Studies around 1930, leaders have understood that workers are more influenced by social demands, the need for recognition, and a sense belonging than they are by raises and bonuses. You set the tone for the atmosphere that will motivate people to achieve company or family goals while attaining personal fulfillment by encouraging acts of love and kindness among others.

The catalyst to attaining a satisfying and productive organization is encouraging your team to express care and compassion through words and actions.

You need to think of ways to encourage this setting. It will not develop on its own, but must be intentional. Your list of strategies to set the tone might include a meditation or Scripture of the day, the celebration of birthdays and achievements, a company coffee club for breaks, special team lunches, family wellness plans, and flexible compensation time. The company newsletter, e-mail groups, team meetings, and family dinners are good avenues to disperse encouragement with little or no cost to the organization.


Your initiative and intention in setting the tone will reap many rewards for your organization. When you strive to meet the personal needs of your followers, your organization will develop stronger unity and a more loyal and satisfied team.

Selah people' and friends make a decision to unify your team, family or group. Then, establish a new tradition that provides an opportunity for them to engage in conversation and compassion. Celebrate our successes perhaps with chest bumps, high fives or like our President Obama & first lady Michelle with the "fist bumps".

"Let us grow stronger both as Christians and as a team for Christ."

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston