By Susan Caminiti. At Gramercy Tavern in New York City—consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in the country—Executive Chef Michael Anthony (right), 44, oversees a kitchen staff of nearly 70 people and knows a thing or two about leading a team in a pressure-filled environment. He recently spoke with business writer Susan Caminiti about learning to delegate, the best ways to motivate employees, and why it’s important for the boss to occasionally disconnect from the action. SC:...

By Christopher Freeburn. Keeping your employees motivated and productive is an important goal for any small business owner. Not only will highly motivated and happy employees do more work, but their motivation can also boost your business in other ways. In fact, the smaller your business, the more crucial it is that your employees are happy at their jobs. In smaller workplaces, individual employees have a greater impact on the overall business because each employee does so much....