How do I motivate my staff? This was a question I received at Coffee Fest regarding managers and I believe the answer is applicable both to baristas and to managers. Heck, it's pretty much true for anyone. It starts with culture.  In today's Shift Break we will be talking about a few of the usual ways we motivate staff in the coffee shop and then discussing why creating a great culture is the primary way to motivate and incentivize and see people really engage.  Related episodes: 139 : Founder Friday w/ Kusanya Cafe co-founder, Phil Sipka 179 : What you MUST Know About Employee Culture w/ Stan Slap 109 : Leadership Abandonment Syndrome : Lack of development in senior staff and what to do about it 105 : Leadership & Management Masterclass w/ Maria Cleaveland 074 : The Life Changing Power of Good Authority w/ Jonathan Raymond 004: Leadership in the Cafe : 10 Steps to Being a People First Leader   Visit our sponsors! Elevated batch brew and so much more! Ground Control Cyclops Brewer   The best espresso machines in the world! www.lamarzoccousa.com