As a leader you want to get the best and most from people. The hard work begins by recognizing that every employee you hire is more than an asset because without your people you have nothing. In a world where pretty much everything is a commodity, they are your greatest competitive advantage.

Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric wrote, “Getting your employees excited about their work is the key to being a great business leader. We now know where productivity – real and limitless productivity – comes from. It comes from challenged, empowered, excited, rewarded teams of people."

It all starts with you. It is your responsibility as a leader for providing  just that type of environment.