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November 7, 2016

Why Both Candidates Fail at Apologizing

by Gregg Ward in Media, Press, Respectful Leadership

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 […]

business man reprimanding a business woman

November 1, 2016

RespectfulDon’t #1 | Don’t Try to Stop Disrespect with More Disrespect

by Gregg Ward in Respectful Leadership

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 […]

business woman speaking to a group of business people

October 25, 2016

What’s Your Leadership Style?

by Gregg Ward in Leadership Presence, Respectful Leadership

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 […]

October 20, 2016

Watch Gregg’s LinkedIn Video on Politics at Work

by Gregg Ward in Media, Press, Respectful Leadership

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 […]

October 19, 2016

Gregg Ward on Ivanka Trump’s Loyalty to Her Father

by Gregg Ward in Media, Press, Respectful Leadership

In “Ivanka Trump Doesn’t Flinch,” Fast Company talks with Ivanka Trump about her company and how she’s dealing with this charged election season. Fast Company consulted Gregg Ward about Ivanka’s loyalty to her father during his presidential campaign, especially in light of the recent allegations that have surfaced about Donald Trump. According to Gregg, in […]

October 18, 2016

The Respectful Leader is “a primer for respect”

by Gregg Ward in Media, Press, Respectful Leadership

Dennis Moore of San Diego’s East County Magazine has high praise for The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation. In his recent review, Moore calls the book “timely” and says The Respectful Leader is “well-written,” “insightful,” and “a primer for respect and good behavior in all aspects of life.” Thanks to Mr. Moore […]

October 18, 2016

When Simmer Boils Over

by Gregg Ward in Managing Conflict, Respectful Leadership

A number of years ago, I was engaged as a mediator to help repair the working relationship of two very senior, educated and accomplished professional service providers who simply couldn’t stand one another. One was convinced that their career advancement had been deliberately stalled by the other who, of course, denied any such action. Apparently, […]

October 11, 2016

Gregg Grades Trump and Clinton

by Gregg Ward in Media, Press, Respectful Leadership

Gregg returned to Good Morning Washington to discuss the apologies we heard from Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton during this past weekend’s second presidential debate. Trump’s apology concerned the controversial 2005 video that recently surfaced, while Clinton apologized yet again for the email scandal. Gregg reviewed the 7 steps that make up a Full Apology […]

business men and women with their heads in the sand

October 11, 2016

Guest Blog | Survival Tips: Dealing with an Abrasive Boss

by Gregg Ward in Respectful Leadership

This week, we’re excited to present a guest blog from Jordan Goldrich, COO of CUSTOMatrix, Inc. If you’re working for an abrasive boss or in a dysfunctional organization, most likely you’re being spoken to and managed in a way that any reasonable person would agree is disrespectful, demeaning, threatening, humiliating and intimidating. You’re likely to […]

October 5, 2016

Gregg Talks Job Hunting With Inc. Magazine

by Gregg Ward in Media, Press, Respectful Leadership

In the recent article “Science Now Says: Employees Looking for a Job Want to Get Caught,” Inc. Magazine consulted Gregg Ward on what happens when an employee begins to search for a new job. According to Gregg, employees unconsciously let it be known that they’re looking for another job. “Brain science tells us that when […]

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Why Both Candidates Fail at Apologizing

RespectfulDon’t #1 | Don’t Try to Stop Disrespect with More Disrespect

What’s Your Leadership Style?

Watch Gregg’s LinkedIn Video on Politics at Work

Gregg Ward on Ivanka Trump’s Loyalty to Her Father

The Respectful Leader is “a primer for respect”

When Simmer Boils Over

Gregg Grades Trump and Clinton

Guest Blog | Survival Tips: Dealing with an Abrasive Boss

Gregg Talks Job Hunting With Inc. Magazine

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