Gregg Ward writes for CEO World Magazine.
Are your actions and behaviors as a leader worthy of respect? It’s a simple—yet loaded—question.
While you may believe other people should treat you with respect because of your status, authority, or position, you can’t expect they automatically will. The Respectful Leader will make an ongoing effort to be respect-worthy.
Today, many leaders fail to comport themselves in respectful ways. The signs may be subtle: Have you ever lied to a customer? Would you describe your leadership style as “command and control”? Have you ever blown up at your colleagues?
Other times, the signals are blatant. Some leaders are purposely disrespectful and refuse to take responsibility for their behavior. Others shut down, check out, or walk out of meetings abruptly. They use foul language to describe and denigrate others. Or they play favorites and overlook the disrespectful behavior of rainmakers and internal VIPs.
How does your leadership compare? To determine if you’re worthy of respect, ask these six questions:
