How to Vent at Work (The Right Way)
When stresses and annoyances at work build up, many of us complain to our co-workers. Venting can be a good way to blow off steam, but you should make sure you aren’t disrupting your colleagues or spreading too much negativity around the office. When it’s done the right way, venting can be a way to “Get Your Shift Together,” something we call RespectfulDo #5. Here are some good suggestions...
The Respectful Leader is an Amazon Book of the Month
I’m excited to announce that my new book, The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation, has been selected as one of the Top 10 Business & Leadership books in Amazon’s Best Books of the Month. Released on August 1, 2016, The Respectful Leader is an easy-to-read business fable with practical suggestions on how to introduce respect into your organization. In The...
Inc. Magazine Interviews Gregg on Talking Politics at Work
Wondering what to do when your coworkers talk politics at the office? In a recent interview with Inc. Magazine, Gregg offered some practical tips and suggestions on how to stay impartial during this charged election season. Learn why political discussions can cause a trust gap between managers and employees. Learn more about Gregg’s step-by-step instructions on how to steer clear of intense...
RespectfulDo #5 | Get Your Shift Together
Leaders have problems and challenges brought to them constantly. This means their emotions will be constantly shifting, relative to the severity of the problem. “Get Your Shift Together” is the fifth of the Seven RespectfulDo’s. Respectful Leaders are aware of their shifting emotions and work to get them under control before reacting to a situation. You can keep your emotions in check by using...Gregg Ward’s Article Published by Alister & Paine
Have you ever wondered if email was the appropriate medium for something you wanted to say? Gregg Ward’s article “Phone Vs. Email? Five Things You should Never Do Via Email at Work” was recently published in digital business and lifestyle magazine Alister & Paine. Read the article to see why even though email makes a lot of our communication easier and faster, there are still some things...
Listen to Gregg’s Podcast on JenningsWire
In a recent JenningsWire podcast, Gregg Ward explained that employees are increasingly being asked to do more with fewer resources, which can lead to stress and disrespect. How do you combat disrespect when these issues have become so common? According to Gregg, “It’s just as easy to be courteous to someone as it is to be disrespectful and short with them.” Listen to the full podcast for more...
Gregg Ward Interviewed by Activia Training
The UK-based Activia Training offers over 250 courses on management skills, sales, business development, and coaching. The company recently interviewed Gregg for their Expert Insights blog. Hear what Gregg had to say about the three lives he’s lived throughout his career, what the future of leadership looks like, and his upcoming book, The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without...
Do Your Employees Like You?
Everyone knows that good bosses are crucial to an organization’s success. But how do you become a boss that your employees will really like? Fast Company breaks down ten ways to be a popular leader. These are a few of our favorites. Be a clear communicator. The best bosses will ask for employees’ input and keep them informed about what’s happening with the company. Employees don’t like...
Behind the Beanbag Chairs and Free Food at Tech Startups
Dan Lyons went to work at HubSpot after 25 years in journalism. He wrote his new book Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Startup Bubble based on his experiences in what he calls a “digital sweatshop.” In his The New York Times article, “Congratulations! You’ve Been Fired,” he sheds a light on the disrespectful and exploitative environments of today’s tech companies and startups. Ironically,...