This leadership development program provides supervisors and managers with essential insights into human behavior, motivation, and the psychological factors that drive workplace relationships and performance. The most critical aspect of effective leadership is developing strong relationships between management and employees—relationships that directly determine organizational efficiency, discipline, safety, security, and productivity. Participants will explore foundational theories of human behavior including Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which explains the progression of human motivations from basic physiological needs to self-actualization. The course examines McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y, contrasting management philosophies that view employees either as inherently unmotivated (Theory X) or self-directed and capable (Theory Y), and how these perspectives shape leadership approaches. Supervisors will learn from the landmark Hawthorne Studies, which revealed that worker productivity increases when employees feel valued and receive attention from management. The training covers Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, distinguishing between job hygiene factors (working conditions, salary, policies) that prevent dissatisfaction and motivational factors (achievement, recognition, responsibility) that create genuine job satisfaction and engagement. Additional topics include the critical role of feedback in performance management, understanding perception and how it shapes workplace interactions, recognizing and addressing employee feelings and attitudes, and applying motivational strategies to inspire peak performance. This program equips supervisors with the psychological understanding necessary to build positive relationships, motivate diverse teams, and create a workplace culture that maximizes both employee satisfaction and organizational success.