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...
Have you ever wondered if email was the appropriate medium for something you wanted to say? Gregg Ward’s article “Phone Vs. Email? Five Things You should Never Do Via Email at Work” was recently published in digital business and lifestyle magazine Alister & Paine.
Read the article to see why even though email makes a lot of our communication easier and faster, there are still some things...
In a recent JenningsWire podcast, Gregg Ward explained that employees are increasingly being asked to do more with fewer resources, which can lead to stress and disrespect. How do you combat disrespect when these issues have become so common? According to Gregg, “It’s just as easy to be courteous to someone as it is to be disrespectful and short with them.”
Listen to the full podcast for more...
The UK-based Activia Training offers over 250 courses on management skills, sales, business development, and coaching. The company recently interviewed Gregg for their Expert Insights blog.
Hear what Gregg had to say about the three lives he’s lived throughout his career, what the future of leadership looks like, and his upcoming book, The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without...
Everyone knows that good bosses are crucial to an organization’s success. But how do you become a boss that your employees will really like? Fast Company breaks down ten ways to be a popular leader. These are a few of our favorites.
Be a clear communicator. The best bosses will ask for employees’ input and keep them informed about what’s happening with the company. Employees don’t like...
Dan Lyons went to work at HubSpot after 25 years in journalism. He wrote his new book Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Startup Bubble based on his experiences in what he calls a “digital sweatshop.” In his The New York Times article, “Congratulations! You’ve Been Fired,” he sheds a light on the disrespectful and exploitative environments of today’s tech companies and startups.
Ironically,...
Management and HR consulting company 21 Triangles says leaders can use neuroscience to become better managers. Their article, “Caught in the Act!… of doing something right: A neurobiological approach to high performance management” outlines the science behind Respectful Leadership and RespectfulDo #4, Look for Diamonds in the Rough.
Research shows that employees like a feedback ratio...
“Look for Diamonds in the Rough” is the fourth of the Seven RespectfulDo’s. It’s about looking for the good in others instead of only focusing on their faults. Respectful Leaders should identify and acknowledge good qualities that their employees have. When employees feel that they’re being recognized for what they do well, they’re proud of themselves. With boosted confidence, they become more...