Reflect on where you’ve been and what you have accomplished this past year. – Harvest the lessons from the past – Complete any loose ends – Celebrate your successes It is time to take inventory of this past year of your life. To take inventory is to... Be clear about what their job requirements are. Tell them what you expect of them. Tell them why they need to do what you told them. Describe your business clearly so your employees understand what you say. Deserved praise frequently. I repeat, deserved praise...