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March 20, 2018

“The Respectful Leader” Wins Gold Medal

by Gregg Ward in Books, Press

“The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation” by Gregg Ward wins gold medal from the Axiom Business Book Awards SAN DIEGO, CA — “The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation” by Gregg Ward has won a gold medal in the Business Fable category from the Axiom Business Book Awards, the largest and […]

March 20, 2018

The Late, Late, Late Disrespectful Show

by Gregg Ward in Engagement, Respectful Leadership

I have a personal habit that drives some people nuts: I’m always early for meetings. It doesn’t matter if I’m going to a business meeting, a training presentation, or even a dinner date; typically, I show up at least 15-20 minutes before I’m expected. As you can imagine, this can be problematic, because often as […]

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March 7, 2018

8 Ways to Improve Your Work Relationships

by Gregg Ward in Diversity & Inclusion, Engagement, Leadership Presence, Respectful Leadership

Many of us spend more time with coworkers than we do with our family and friends, so it’s in our best interests to make the most of our work relationships. Your ability to develop positive, supportive liaisons also influences your ability to advance your career. These allies can be your greatest cheerleaders when you are […]

February 21, 2018

Lack of Respect: A Hidden Culprit Behind Gun Control Inaction

by Gregg Ward in Change, Engagement, Managing Conflict

America experiences a mass shooting — defined as 4+ victims killed, including the shooter — on an average of one per day. In the first few weeks of 2018, there have already been nine school shootings that resulted in serious injury or death. According to many studies, this is unique to our country; no other […]

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February 20, 2018

When Employees are Ripe to Fill the Gaps in their Leadership Skills

by Gregg Ward in Books, Leadership Presence, Respectful Leadership

One of the foundational practices I detail in my book, The Respectful Leader, is looking for diamonds in the rough. Leaders who acknowledge their team’s excellence in skills and perspectives foster an environment where employees feel respected. Respect creates greater loyalty among employees and commitment to go the extra mile. This recognition also inspires a […]

February 6, 2018

How the #MeToo Movement Will Influence Company Culture in 2018

by Gregg Ward in Diversity & Inclusion, Managing Conflict, Respectful Leadership

After the recent thunderstorm of high-profile sexual harassment allegations in the media, the #MeToo movement is shaking down bad behavior in the workplace and demanding action. In the process, this spotlight has revealed how destructive and costly sexual harassment is to individuals and to the reputations of corporations who’ve turned a blind eye to these […]

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January 26, 2018

Gregg Ward Talks Rebuilding Respect on “Good Morning Washington DC”

by Gregg Ward in Managing Conflict, Press, Respectful Leadership

Gregg Ward was fortunate to be invited back on ABC New’s “Good Morning Washington DC” program where he shared his six-step plan for rebuilding respect at work, based on his book, The Respectful Leader. Admit it! Admit that respect has been lost and the relationship is broken. Acknowledging there is a problem is the first step […]

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January 19, 2018

Advocating for Respect: Overcoming Skeptics Who Claim We’re Oversensitive and Too Politically Correct

by Gregg Ward in Leadership Presence, Respectful Leadership

Hearing about Donald Trump’s recent meeting in which he made disrespectful comments about immigrants and other countries reminded me of an incident I witnessed over 20 years ago, while facilitating a corporate leadership strategy session. I watched – paralyzed – as the CEO of a global company literally screamed obscenities and personal abuse at his […]

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January 2, 2018

To Be a Great Leader, Learn to Delegate

by Gregg Ward in Engagement, Productivity & Performance

One of the greatest challenges for many new managers lies in a self-transformation from task master to leader. This transition involves the ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to other team members and empower them to succeed. Harvard Business Review Contributor Jesse Sostrin discusses this common management dilemma and offers strategies to help streamline your workflow, […]

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December 15, 2017

15 Bad Leadership Habits

by Gregg Ward in Engagement, Leadership Presence

Mistakes happen, but when mistakes become habits, they erode your ability to be an effective leader. Even worse, these bad leadership habits can become contagious with your team. Forbes Contributor Deep Patel ranks top 15 bad leadership habits to ditch before they turn into big problems: 1| Lack of Reflection Time – It’s easy to get distracted […]

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