When growing a business, you must help your employees achieve their utmost capabilities. This could mean unlocking previously unknown abilities or simply teaching them to be more productive. In any case, because your workers handle much of your day-to-day operations, it pays to help them reach their potential. Follow these tips to get the most out of your team.

How to Nurture Great Employees

1. Leave Your Door Open

One of the best ways to nurture your employees is to let them know you're there for them. Leave your office door open—figuratively, at least—so they know they can approach you with thoughts and concerns. This type of open communication allows you to take care of problems before they become emergencies.

More importantly, your workers will likely share ideas or strategies to improve your business if they feel comfortable approaching you. Remember, the people with the best solutions are often those who are closest to the problems.

2. Hire Talented People

When growing a business, many managers tend to overlook true talent for people who they suspect will fit in better. Someone who thinks outside the box can save you money and improve your business, even if they don't blend in perfectly with your team. Discuss this with your hiring managers, and you might find that your new hires start flooding you with good ideas.

3. Delegate Responsibility

Give your team members as much responsibility as they think they can handle, or even more. If you trust them to exceed expectations, most people will. This not only takes some weight off your shoulders, but also encourages your employees to grow.

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