How do you manage your team? There are two different approaches to managing employees: the carrot and the stick. One method is a tough, authoritarian style where you constantly berate your employees, making their lives miserable, while the other is a more nurturing, goal-oriented style in which the employees feel appreciated and motivated. Which management style do you think will bring out the best in your team?  Steve has experienced both management styles and is here to share his insights on which method is more effective for building a successful, high-performing team. In this episode, Steve discusses: Steve’s experience with different management stylesShifting from an authoritarian management style to a more nurturing, goal-oriented approachHow empowering employees by letting them choose their own tasks and set daily goals can boost performanceThe importance of treating employees with kindness and respectBuilding a team with a shared vision and positive work environment to increase productivity and job satisfaction Resources: 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/  💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap  == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground  == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook  == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/  == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber  Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig  == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review!  Apple Podcasts   Spotify