RespectfulDo #6 | Nip Disrespect in the Bud, Respectfully
Respectful Leaders don’t tolerate disrespect. They practice RespectfulDo #6, “Nip Disrespect in the Bud, Respectfully.” Leaders need to step in when they see disrespectful behavior in their organization. Take the offender aside and use the SBI technique: explain the situation, describe the behaviors you observed, and show them the impact it had on their coworkers and the office. Get more tips...
Watch Gregg Ward on Fox News!
Gregg Ward recently went on Fox 5 San Diego to discuss his new book, The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation. He talked with Raoul Martinez about why he wrote the book and why treating people with respect works. The segment focused on disrespectful bosses. Gregg began by outlining specific examples of common disrespectful behaviors at the office and discussed the 5...
Easy Ways to Stay Positive at Work
Staying positive at work is a crucial part of RespectfulDo #5, “Get Your Shift Together.” It’s an important tool that can help you maintain an emotional balance. A recent article from SuperheroYou has some simple tips for staying happy during the workday. Here are a few of our favorites. Learn something new. Get inspired by doing something out of the ordinary. Try taking a class or attending...
Gregg Ward Published in Networking Times
Why are apologies so difficult to get right? Gregg’s recent article in the Networking Times, “‘Sorry I’m Not Sorry’ Why Your Apology Failed,” explains why failed apologies are often caused by an unwillingness to truly own up to our mistakes. Read the article to learn how to make a full apology by offering genuine regret, empathy, and sincerity.
Creators Syndicate Features The Respectful Leader
In her Creators Syndicate article “What to Do When a Boss Sucks,” Lindsey Novak suggests that maintaining a positive attitude can help you brush off others’ rudeness. She referenced Gregg Ward’s new book The Respectful Leader and recommended practicing RespectfulDo #1, Be the First to Respect, and RespectfulDo #2, Practice Regular Respect, to stay positive. Novak also pointed out that it’s...
Gregg Ward Featured on Real Talk San Diego
Gregg Ward recently sat down with Clare McKee at Real Talk San Diego on ESPN 1700 AM. His interview was part of a spotlight series presenting the top business professionals around San Diego. Gregg discussed his new book, The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation, and his upcoming launch event at Warwick’s. He also talked about his favorite things to do in San Diego,...
Build Up Your Resilience
We live in a world where stress is an epidemic and technology keeps us constantly connected. While the pace and intensity of our work culture continually increases, so do stress and burnout. Rich Fernandez is the co-founder of Wisdom Labs, a company dedicated to helping employees and workplaces thrive, through mindfulness and resilience. Fernandez says we need to focus on developing resilience...
Create an Emotionally Healthy Organization
How do you find a balance between letting your emotions run wild and allowing them to build up? Emotional intelligence expert Harvey Deutschendorf’s article, “How to Handle Emotions at Work in a Healthy, Productive Way” outlines the best ways to create an emotionally balanced workplace. Show that emotions are okay. Leaders should demonstrate that showing some emotion is okay. They can do so...
The Respectful Leader is an Amazon Editors’ Pick
Noted author and speaker Gregg Ward’s new book The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation has been named a Top Ten Best Book of the Month by the editors at Amazon.com. Ward’s highly anticipated latest book was published by Wiley and released on July 25th, 2016. “I’m honored that the editors at Amazon have recommended my book,” Ward said from his...