Pay Attention

Your best employees are crushing it for you.  The number one, two, and three things that drive them are feeling successful in their job, making you proud of the awesome work they're doing,  and feeling like they're making a difference.  If you listen, you'll find out what it is they need.

 Marina Shifrin gives us a flat out brilliant example of not doing this.  In her viral video on quitting her job (and doing Kanye West's "Gone" some dance justice) she explains the thing that was vitally important in doing her best, that quality is important, especially when your name is stamped all over it.
Just listen.  You'll be surprised at what a difference it can make.