Respectful leadership Tag

Why “Grow a Thicker Skin” Isn’t the Answer

Disrespectful behavior is disrespectful, period. Below is a piece I wrote in 2014 that makes the case for Respectful Leadership clear. Feeling disrespected is a sign that your company may have a toxic work environment, not that you should be less sensitive. – – – – It’s pretty likely that if you’re disrespected by someone at work and you mention it to someone else, you’ll be told “grow a...

What Type of Influence Should You Use?

Influencing others is a necessary part of being a leader. QuickBase’s blog The Fast Track defines influence as changing someone’s behavior and taking action to bring about an outcome. Here are four ways to influence people respectfully and the situations that each tactic works best for. Rational or Logical Persuasion. This type of influence entails presenting facts in a clear argument....