In the nuanced tapestry of leadership, the threads of respect and courage are intricately woven together, each amplifying the strength and effectiveness of the other. Leadership, at its core, is not just about making decisions and directing teams toward common goals; it’s about doing so in a way that fosters trust, encourages innovation, and builds a resilient organizational culture....
To say that what is happening politically and socially in the US right now is unprecedented would be a gross understatement. Established and reputable research organizations are signaling, as Pew Research does here, that America’s national politicians and those who are deep into domestic and foreign policy are extraordinarily polarized. Unsurprisingly, we’re seeing this reflected in...
Hi Everyone – it’s been a very exciting and productive year at the Center for Respectful Leadership. In 2023 we…
Delivered over 75 individual training programs and seminars either in person or virtually for a wide range of organizations including global companies, mid-sized and start-up organizations, and accounting and consulting groups. A partial list includes…
Booz Allen Hamilton,...
Recently, I screwed up. I had emailed a new coaching client several times to set up our sessions but received no response. I then connected with their assistant who gave me their available dates, which I confirmed by sending the client emailed calendar invites.
When they didn’t show for the first scheduled meeting, I assumed I was being ignored and sent the client an email expressing that I...
During a live interview on Wednesday, Elon Musk responded to a question about advertisers leaving “X” (formerly Twitter) because of an anti-Semitic post he’d supported, saying “If someone is going to blackmail me with advertising or money go f**k yourself. Go. F**k. Yourself,” he said. “Is that clear?”
Yes, that’s clear. It’s also disrespectful, short-sighted, and ignorant.
It’s also clear...
As a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Gregg was asked to offer his expertise on making an ‘impact beyond profit’ and how it ties into your business model.
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Gregg Ward was recently called upon by CreditDonkey to provide insight on strategies to help entrepreneurs identify their strengths and weaknesses, and how it contributes to business success.
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Recently, while speaking at a large human resources conference, I sat down for breakfast with an HR executive who, after hearing about the work I do in respect, immediately ranted “I’m sick and tired of employees being so sensitive.” Wow.
Now, to be fair, I’ve heard this complaint many times before, especially from baby boomers who had to put up with a lot of disrespect and struggle for...
Last year I got an all-too-familiar call from Trevor, the head of HR at a mid-sized accounting firm in Virginia. He’d been recruited into the role six months earlier and, shortly after starting work, found what he called, “a culture of disrespect.”
“The senior managers have been playing favorites for years,” Trevor told me, “And everyone knows it.”
When I asked him about how this was impacting...
Shortly after the death of George Floyd in May of 2020, corporate statements and earnings call mentions of support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) jumped through the roof.
At that time and for at least two years afterward, it seemed that everyone was talking about the importance of DEI, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and Sustainability. Corporate leaders had finally...