I have a wonderful team of three that at times get negative and unproductive. It is a constant battle to keep them motivated because of negativity. As the leader, it is difficult to repeatedly break down why some things are the way that they are and why we have influence over certain things where other things are gravity. What are some ways that you keep a team motivated?

When I am feeling stressed about work I call my friends that are in the same position as I am but at other campuses. We spend a few minutes venting over the phone or schedule a lunch meeting to vent and regroup. It helps me to talk about the issue and not feel like I am the only one going through it. I am grateful to have these people as a source of support.