RespectfulDo #4 | Look for Diamonds in the Rough
“Look for Diamonds in the Rough” is the fourth of the Seven RespectfulDo’s. It’s about looking for the good in others instead of only focusing on their faults. Respectful Leaders should identify and acknowledge good qualities that their employees have. When employees feel that they’re being recognized for what they do well, they’re proud of themselves. With boosted confidence, they become more...
Transparency: The Key to Loyalty
Forbes contributor Jeanne Meister is an expert in preparing companies for the workplace of the future. She calls the 21st century “frenetic,” full of employees who change jobs frequently. Successful companies must have loyal employees to keep things steady and contribute to long-term success. Statistics have shown that having a loyal staff is correlated with having transparency. Transparency...
Why “Lazy Leaders” are Detrimental to an Organization
What is “lazy leadership”? According to Forbes contributor Scott Edinger, it happens when a leader avoids challenging tasks or conversations. It can be hard to spot – ironically, “lazy leaders” tend to be hyperactive, engaging in tasks and behaviors that fill up their time but don’t advance the goals and strategies of the company. These can include checking email constantly or dealing with...
Make Fairness a Priority
A key part of being respect-worthy is being fair. According to Marcus Erb, senior research partner and consultant with the Great Place to Work Institute, employee concerns about fairness are common leadership problems. He provides excellent suggestions on how to make sure that your organization is as fair as possible. Handle promotions fairly. Employees may complain that a colleague’s...
RespectfulDo #3 | Be Respect-Worthy
Respectful Leaders know that they can’t expect to be treated with respect automatically, and they must make an effort to be worthy of others’ respect. Being respect-worthy is about being honest and open with your employees, following through on your commitments, and treating everyone on your team fairly. “Be Respect-Worthy” is the third of the Seven RespectfulDo’s. Watch Gregg discuss...
Watch Gregg Ward Discuss Respectful Leadership
Gregg Ward recently sat down with National Correspondent Dinah Smith to talk about Respectful Leadership and his upcoming book, The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation. Gregg explains why people often feel disrespected by their bosses and how the modern workplace has led to a decline in respect. He also outlines the key concepts of his new book. Pre-order The...
Improving Your Work Relationships
Do you want to improve your relationships with your colleagues? Diane Gottsman is a national expert on modern manners and etiquette. She owns The Protocol School, a company that specializes in business etiquette training. In the Huffington Post, she offers valuable tips on how to become closer to your coworkers in a respectful way. Be helpful | If you know a co-worker is busy, help them out....
Time to Be Respectful
A big part of practicing regular respect is learning how to manage your time so that you aren’t wasting the time of others. Rashelle Isip is a consultant and author who writes about practical ideas for organization, time management, and productivity. Her blog, “The Order Expert,” has been featured in multiple media outlets, including Time and The Washington Post. In “Time Management Tip: How...
What Disrespect Can Cost a Company
98% of people say that they have experienced uncivil behavior at work. A disrespectful environment can leave employees upset and frustrated. Incivility can also be extremely costly to an organization. Christine Porath and Christine Pearson collected data from 14,000 people in the U.S. and Canada to find out the true costs of incivility. Here are just a few things that companies can lose in an...