Who’s to Blame?
Do you have a problem employee? Every story has two sides, and you may be part of the issue. Online career resource The Muse outlines why sometimes it’s worth reserving judgment in their Forbes article “Do You Have A Bad Employee, Or Are You A Bad Boss?” Here are some common employee problems and a few different lenses to view them through. Neglecting deadlines. If your employee isn’t getting...
Watch Gregg Ward on Good Morning Washington
Gregg Ward recently appeared on Good Morning Washington to discuss what makes a good apology. Gregg talked about how to make a “Full Apology” with Autria Godfrey. He explained that it’s often hard for people to apologize because they feel guilty and uncomfortable. Gregg outlined the seven steps that anyone can use to genuinely and effectively say “I’m sorry.” Watch the video here.
Maximize Your Meetings
In a world of digital communication, the value of one-on-one meetings cannot be overstated. They’re a great way to stay on the same page, collaborate on projects, and build a personal connection with your employees. In her Harvard Business Review article “How to Make Your One-on-Ones with Employees More Productive”, Rebecca Knight outlines how to make the most of these meetings. Make it a...
Gregg Ward Interviewed by Forbes on “Leaving Clean”
Gregg Ward, whose new book The Respectful Leader recently achieved best seller status on Amazon, was featured in Kathy Caprino’s article “How Not To Broadcast Your Job Search To Your Employer, and Leave ‘Dirty’” in Forbes Magazine. The article explores the best and worst ways to leave a job. Gregg discusses why people choose to quit their jobs and what leaders can do to keep employees. He...
Dealing With Disrespect
Disrespectful employees can damage morale and make everyone’s jobs harder. When you have an employee that doesn’t respect you, it’s time to take action. Inc. Magazine offers some excellent ideas on managing problem employees. Their tips can help you to practice RespectfulDo #6, “Nip Disrespect in the Bud, Respectfully.” Keep it positive. Stay calm, collected, and professional. Schedule a...
Gregg Ward and Walter G. Meyer on Conversations LIVE
Cyrus Webb, host of Conversations LIVE, invited Gregg Ward and Walter G. Meyer, co-authors of The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation, on to his show to discuss respect and leadership. During the interview, Gregg talked about his reasons for writing the book and why he has made a career out of helping leaders become more respectful. Walter discussed what it was like...
Incentive Publishes Selection from The Respectful Leader
Wondering what respectful leadership is all about? This week, Incentive published an excerpt from The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation that discusses the basics of respectful leadership. Learn why people are breaking away from the command-and-control leadership style and gravitating towards respectful leadership instead. Read the article.
Gregg Ward Does Q&A with The San Diego Union-Tribune
Gregg Ward’s Q&A with The San Diego Union-Tribune was published on the front page of the business section on Monday, September 5th. Gregg talked to reporter Hang Nguyen about the difference between being nice and being respectful and how devastating disrespectful behavior can be to a company’s bottom line. Read the article online.
How to Call in Sick, Respectfully
In their recent article “Overindulge on a holiday? Here’s how to tactfully call in sick,” the Chicago Tribune consulted business experts on the best ways to stay home from work after a holiday. Gregg recommended calling in as early as possible and using a simple statement like “I’m not feeling well, but I’ll be fine by tomorrow.” Other good tips from the article include taking the day off...