Try asking each participant at the next weekly meeting about whom they would like to recognize among those present and why. In any case, this will be better than going around the room asking people why there is no planned outcome or simply demanding an unnecessary report on the work done. In general, try to shift the conversation style from “who is to blame” and “how to fix it” to “how to do it next time” and “what we can learn from the current situation.” Instead of pointing out what is wrong, ask what is good. Rather than telling them what the company’s goals and intentions are, ask them what outcome would be most satisfying for them and how they envision achieving it. Words matter. After all, “in the beginning was the word.” “Five minutes” and “about five minutes” are two completely different phrases made up of the same words. Use the power of words. Think about the right phrasing. I bet that by using these simple tips, you will achieve greater results from your team.