Do you have a coworker who acts wildly different depending on whether the boss is in the room? Some employees may be quick on their feet, dynamic, friendly, supportive, charming, and respectful when the boss is around, but rude, dismissive, or lazy in their absence. Not sure how to deal with it? Amy Jen Su, […]
Disrespect is often tolerated because people think it’s no big deal, feel powerless to stop it, or are afraid to confront someone in a higher position. But disrespect can negatively impact company culture, morale, productivity, and profits. People who tolerate disrespect also tend to engage in disrespectful behaviors themselves. Stop the cycle by practicing RespectfulDon’t […]
As a leader, you’re probably aware that connecting with your employees is the best way to become a powerful and inspirational boss. This can be a difficult task, especially if you’re in charge of a large company. In the Harvard Business Review article “Make Sure Your Employees Have Good Things to Say About You Behind […]
Christine Porath is an expert on civility in the workplace. In a study conducted with the Harvard Business Review, she found that respect was more important to employees than recognition, appreciation, vision, feedback, or growth opportunities. How can you adjust your behavior and transition into a more respectful leader? Follow these suggestions. Discover your best […]
Do you want to make your organization more respectful, but aren’t sure how to make it happen? Forbes contributor Brent Gleeson outlines leadership skills you can use to drive change, based on concepts that Roger Connors and Tom Smith present in their book “Change the Culture, Change the Game.” Try these tips to effectively implement […]
Sometimes it can be difficult to determine when you should stand your ground and when you should concede. While it’s generally important to project confidence and stand up for yourself, there are some situations in which letting go is better for your professional reputation and credibility. Here are a few suggestions from The Muse via […]
Between Wells Fargo, Samsung, and our presidential candidates’ scandals, a lot of people have been apologizing lately – but are they doing it well? Just saying you’re sorry doesn’t mean your apology will be effective. It must be a Full Apology, with seven specific steps. In an article for Entrepreneur, Gregg breaks down each of […]
While the Seven RespectfulDo’s are behaviors you can implement to become a more respectful leader, the Five RespectfulDon’ts are examples of behaviors not to engage in. RespectfulDon’t #1 is “Don’t Try to Stop Disrespect with More Disrespect.” Disrespect is just as contagious as respect is. If someone is treating you disrespectfully, you may be tempted […]
Bill Taylor is the cofounder of Fast Company and author of the new book Simply Brilliant: How Great Organizations Do Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways. After 30+ years of experience working with leaders, Taylor has identified four styles of leadership. He outlines them in the Harvard Business Review article “The 4 Leadership Styles, and How […]
What do you do when someone brings up politics at work? LinkedIn brought Gregg into their studio to create a short video about talking politics in the office. In the video, Gregg gives specific, common sense suggestions about what you can say to diffuse tension and keep yourself out of trouble. The video is accompanied […]