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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
Saying you’re sorry is often harder than it seems. Fortune recently spoke with Gregg about his insights on how to apologize respectfully.
In Fortune’s article “7 Steps to Making the Perfect Apology at Work,” Gregg explained why an apology must be completely genuine and outlined his trademark 7-step process to making a “real” apology.
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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...
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.
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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...
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...