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Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will continue to offer COVID-19 forbearance to qualifying multifamily property owners through March 31, 2021.
Apart from results, and the all-important bottom line, the success of a manager can often be measured by the morale of his or her team. Are people happy, productive, and motivated? That is the sign of a good manager.
The question is, just how do you inspire and motivate your employees to give their best effort every day? At a loss? Not to worry. Here are five ways to inspire and motivate your employees.
Show your trustThe first sure way to motivate and inspire your employees is to demonstrate that you have faith in their abilities to get the job done. You can do this by assigning them more responsibilities and giving them the chance to rise to the challenge. Doing so shows that you trust them, which has a way of motivating people to keep doing their best.
Micromanaging your employees and hovering over their shoulders at every step is counterproductive because it makes them nervous. If your employees are too afraid to try new things, they won't be giving you their best. Give them greater autonomy and responsibility and they will rise to the occasion.
Incentivize with a prizeReward people for a job well done, and they'll be more likely to repeat the performance and do what it takes to earn the coveted prize. Positive reinforcement, after all, is one of the oldest, tried and true psychological principals. You can incentivize your employees with prizes like a free lunch, an afternoon off, event tickets, or gift cards for people that reach certain targets. Not only will this tickle the reward centers of their brains, it will also inspire a little friendly, and healthy, competition in the workplace.
For example, years ago I worked at a call center and every time someone made a sale they got to spin a prize wheel that was mounted on the wall. The prizes where mostly candy bars and drinks, but every time I spun that wheel it was with a great sense of satisfaction and achievement. It gave me a reason to keep placing calls and striving for the next sale. This kind of activity also adds something to the culture of your company.
Invest in your employeesSimilar to the first point about showing your trust, another way to inspire and motivate your employees is by investing in them. Offering things like tuition reimbursement, a mentoring program, one-on-one coaching, and job shadowing with people in higher positions sends a clear message: you care about their career and their future. Some companies, in fact, have periodic meetings with their employees to discuss their career paths and make sure they stay on track.
Aside from improving skills and increasing staff knowledge, this kind of investment in employee career pathing gives them a reason to stay with the company for the long haul rather than be on the lookout for a better offer.
Invest in your employees, and you'll give them a reason to stick around. When your employees grow and improve, so does the company.
Give them a purpose
Aside from improving skills and increasing staff knowledge, this kind of investment in employee career pathing gives them a reason to stay with the company for the long haul rather than be on the lookout for a better offer.
Invest in your employees, and you'll give them a reason to stick around. When your employees grow and improve, so does the company.
Give them a purposeNo matter what your job is, whether it's packing orders at a distribution warehouse, or managing a Fortune 500 company at the executive level, we all want to know that our jobs matter. Show your employees why they matter to the company, and what the results of their work are, and they'll feel rewarded and motivated to keep at it. Emphasizing the importance of employee contributions (and giving people credit for good work) bolsters a sense of confidence and achievement, which can motivate people to keep working hard.
Include them in the big decisionsIt can be discouraging to your employees when they see big company decisions being made without anything mentioned to them. It makes them feel isolated and unimportant. How do you get around this? By asking for your employees' opinions. Asking for their input creates a sense of belonging in the company, making them feel like they matter.
This goes hand-in-hand with employee investment, and giving them a purpose: by asking for their insight and opinion on how the company can improve, you will further engender their trust and loyalty to the company.
In today's highly competitive workplace, where people switch jobs every few years, employee turnover can be a big concern. You can stem the tide, though, by putting a focus on employee engagement and training. Doing so builds a solid foundation for employee management and growth, ensuring your staff is always motivated and inspired.
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Filmmaker Scott Pryor understands the power of storytelling.
A trial lawyer by trade, Pryor specializes in 'death and catastrophic injuries,' often helping families affected by devastating, life-altering events.
'We sit down with these families day in and day out, and we fight for them,' he told The Christian Post. 'It's really grounding because you really do empathize with the client and ultimately tell their story to a jury. We've found a lot of success in communicating our clients' stories, making sure they're more than just a claim number. They're real people and their lives are really affected.' Photoflow 1 2 6.
Hoping to leverage the power of story to help others, Pryor, who along with his wife, Laura, makes up the Georgia-based Pryor Entertainment, turns his real-life courtroom cases into award-winning screenplays and films.
Pryor's latest film, 'Tulsa,' is no exception.
Inspired by true events from one of his actual trial cases, 'Tulsa' tells the story of Tommy Colston, a drug-addicted biker and bitter former Marine who is unexpectedly united with his 9-year-old daughter, Tulsa (Livi Birch), whom he never knew existed.
Precocious and strong-willed, Tulsa relies on her strong Christian faith to save her father from his addiction and help him heal from past hurts. Tommy's heart slowly thaws — but unexpected tragedy strikes, forcing him to become the father his daughter desperately needs.
'The movie was inspired by a case several years ago, where I had a conversation with a father who shared how his injury affected his life,' Pryor, who is the director, star, and writer of 'Tulsa,' recalled. 'He shared how he and his daughter loved daddy-daughter dances. It was their favorite thing. And then, this tragedy occurred, and his injury forced him to leave dances after 10 minutes. He couldn't tolerate any longer.'
'It broke my heart, because this incredible thing they both loved was taken away from them,' he continued. 'As a storyteller, that really stuck with me.'
Though a family-friendly, often funny film that highlights the power of redemption, forgiveness, and family, 'Tulsa' touches on difficult issues including suicidal ideation, loss, drug and alcohol addiction, and abuse.
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'I write stories that are true to life and impactful,' Pryor shared. 'I write what I feel like God wants me to write; stories that are going to be beneficial to viewers. There are going to be some hard subjects we tackle. It's a tough space and a delicate balance because we don't want to ostracize our audience, but it's important to us to talk about hard subjects.'
Through his work, the father-of-three and U.S. Marine Corps veteran said he strives to emphasize that the Christian walk isn't an easy one — but that God is good, even in times of trouble.
'Just because you receive Christ doesn't mean your life is going to be super rosy all the time,' he said. 'Faith is the answer to struggle, but that doesn't mean the road isn't going to be rough. I would hate for someone to watch one of my movies, accept Christ, and then think their life is supposed to be perfect.'
'Tulsa,' Pryor's third full-length feature, was shot in just 20 days and reached No. 2 on Christian All-Time Box Office for Self Distributed Movies, despite the pandemic's effect on the film industry and the temporary closure of movie theatres.
'We didn't expect this kind of success,' Pryor admitted, adding that his goal was simply to share 'powerful stories that are true to real life.'
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Growltunes 3 0. 'I believe everybody has a bit of a tortured soul this side of Heaven, and as a writer, I try to get to the emotions of each character and find their humanity. It's important to show their flaws and weaknesses because that's where connection happens,' he said.
'I always want my audiences to be involved in these emotional experiences and have an impact on people's lives, to help them change for the better. I think that's why this film is connecting with so many people.'
Admitting that 'Tulsa' might 'break your heart' at times, Pryor said he prays the film both entertains and uplifts audiences at a time when the country is desperately in need of hope.
'We want to make as big of an impact as we can,' he said, adding that while recognition is 'great,' he hopes to use his film platform to better the lives of viewers.
'I love getting emails from people who watch our films and are inspired to return to their faith, or mend relationships with a family member, or decide to get help for addiction,' he said. 'That means the world to us. That's why we do what we do. Hopefully, God will use this film to change lives.'
'Tulsa' is playing in select theaters that are open across the country and will be available on VOD and DVD on Feb. 2.
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