Insights on Respectful Leadership
Gregg Ward’s writing, interviews, and commentary on what respect looks like at work, what it costs when it’s missing, and how to restore it.
Gregg Ward’s writing, interviews, and commentary on what respect looks like at work, what it costs when it’s missing, and how to restore it.
Gregg’s LinkedIn newsletter provides short, direct commentary on respect at work.
SHRM’s CEO says HR must “take back” the profession. Gregg agrees, but argues CEOs’ distrust of HR runs deeper and older than Taylor admits.
Layoffs are at their highest level since 2020. Why the employees who stay need far more attention than they’re getting.
When leaders say employees are “too sensitive,” who’s responsible for setting the tone? Gregg’s case for accountability at the top.
Gregg shares Entrepreneur writer Lucas Miller’s approach to building accountability without hovering over your team.
Why “I need to give you some feedback” sets off panic, and a better way for managers to start the conversation.
Steve Prentice’s write-up of Gregg’s CoolTimeLife podcast interview: where workplace disrespect comes from, and what companies like Costco get right.
Respectful Listening: a simple technique that helps people feel heard, especially when a conversation gets heated.
Why disrespect at work has climbed since The Respectful Leader came out in 2016, and the seven everyday practices that help leaders turn it around.
Gregg’s workshops and coaching turn the ideas on this page into skills your managers use every day.