Forbes Coaches Council, October 14th.
When you’ve made a significant mistake, or series of mistakes, at work, it can feel as if all your previous efforts may go unrecognized and unrewarded—especially if you’ve been aiming for a promotion. Bouncing back from a workplace setback requires resilience, which starts with learning from your misstep.
As a members of the Forbes Coaches Council, Gregg...
Every August when I was a kid, as I headed out each morning to start yet another year of school, my parents commanded me to “be respectful.” My teachers were to be respected, my coaches, the principal, the nurse, the school staff, and yes, even the crossing guard – all were to be treated with respect by me.
Never mind the kids, my parents told me. The ones who taunted and bullied me at the bus...
Whether it’s friction between individuals or groups, stereotyping and negative assumptions, miscommunication and a silo mentality, clashes between different personalities and behavioral styles, or a dismissive attitude and resistance to feedback, these challenges are all too common in today’s organizational environments. Let’s explore the current state of workplace conflict...
Calling someone a “DEI hire” is a racist, bigoted, and misogynistic insult. It implies that the only reason a person in a position of power or authority got their job was because of a handout or a numerical preference based on race, ethnicity, or gender. It also wrongly assumes that any white male in a senior position earned his role purely on merit, which anyone who has worked with or for an...
Currently there are five generations at work in almost every organization, and they have an enormous range of experiences and influences.
The oldest is the “silent generation,” – also known as the traditionalists – born between 1928 and 1945. As children they most likely experienced the impacts of the Great Depression and WW2, and were alive before the miracle drug penicillin was...
When I was growing up in the suburbs of New York City, even though the world’s financial center has a reputation for rudeness, my parents frequently reminded me that I should be polite and respectful to everyone, no matter who they were.
“It doesn’t cost you anything to be polite,” my mom used to say.
Recently, I learned that there’s a Spanish phrase that’s related to this idea: “Lo cortes no...
Welcome back, colleagues and fellow industry observers! Today, we at the Center for Respectful Leadership are delving into compelling findings on the return-to-office (RTO) policies and hybrid work dynamics that are reshaping our work environments, as highlighted in our latest “The Respectful Leader Emergency Updates” series from March 21, 2024, titled “RTO – Return to...
This week I was invited to deliver a pre-keynote warmup and a workshop on respect at a large HR conference.
Afterwards, many of the attendees approached me to share their stories and ask for help.
Sadly, it appears that our extensive research is on target – today’s workplaces and employees are experiencing unprecedented levels of disrespect not only from customers and patients, but also from...
Gregg Ward was featured as a contributor to this Forbes Coaches Council article, read the full article on forbes.com.
When someone rises to a leadership position, they are often expected to have both technical expertise and the ability to think strategically. However, what happens when an individual becomes a leader without demonstrating essential people skills?
A leader who lacks soft skills...
Greetings, distinguished HR executives and leaders! It’s a pleasure to connect with you. I’m Gregg Ward, steering the ship at the Center for Respectful Leadership. Today, I’d like to draw your attention to a significant issue at hand — the 2024 elections casting a long shadow over the workplace.
First, let me introduce our center, founded half a decade ago. Our mission: to...