Sometimes disrespect happens. When you slip up and behave disrespectfully, it’s time to practice RespectfulDo #7, “Offer a Full Apology for Disrespect.” A “Full Apology” is genuine and sincere, and is composed of seven crucial steps. Admit it Describe how it hurt them Make no excuses Apologize sincerely, ask for forgiveness Promise: never again Offer […]
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 […]
Gregg went on air at News Radio 1140 WRVA to discuss the recent Wells Fargo fiasco and what happens when employees feel they have to do what they’re told or lose their jobs. In a high-pressure work environment where employees may face these kinds of choices, Gregg said that it’s the responsibility of management to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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’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.
The Seven RespectfulDo’s are behaviors that make up the foundation of Respectful Leadership. They ca...
Respect for Millennials
Born between the late 1970’s and the early 2000’s, Millennials (aka Gen Y, Gen Next, Echo Boomers) a...