Recently I was talking with another executive coach who asked me, “How do you get your clients to admit their biases about their co-workers?” That’s a good question. My first response was “very carefully.” When we’re calm, cool and not under threat, most of us will admit that we hold some negative biases about others. […]
This article was originally featured on Forbes.com on February 14, 2024. You can read the full article here. Retaining top talent remains a crucial challenge for companies looking for sustained success in the year ahead. To meet the needs of the market, their customers and their workforce, organizations need to adopt innovative approaches that not […]
Respect commands itself and can neither be given nor withheld when it is due.” – Eldridge Cleaver Respect isn’t just a buzzword at our Center; it’s the currency of the world of work. In our monthly series, “Respectful Leader Emergency Updates,” we cover the most pressing issues HR executives face and highlight paths not just […]
Gregg Ward, the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Respectful Leadership (CRL), was recently selected as Top Executive Director for 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to making a significant difference in the world through the positive power of respect. Mr. Ward is […]
This week’s article is fromMaya Hu-Chan – thank you for always being a Voice for Respect! INFLUENCING UP IS A STEP ABOVE MANAGING UP, AND IT CAN HAVE A BIG IMPACT. HERE ARE FOUR WAYS TO DO IT. Most people know how important it is to manage up. It takes day-to-day effort to successfully navigate […]
Before delving into a more somber subject, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes for a Happy New Year to everyone. Throughout the past few years, we repeatedly highlighted the unsettling surge in what we call “public disrespect,” incivility, and discord within American society, reaching levels not seen since the tumultuous era of the […]
Hi Everyone – it’s been a very exciting and productive year at the Center for Respectful Leadership. In 2023 we… Booz Allen Hamilton, Leonardo DRS, WSRP, LLC, SavvyMoney, MicroCare, LLC, and DoorTwo Consulting We want to say THANK YOU to all of our clients, colleagues, family, and friends who made this year so successful! And it looks like 2024 is going […]
This is the third article in my series about what you can do when someone says something inappropriate in a public space. We’ve all been there – a coworker, friend or family-member says something rude or disrespectful in front of others. There’s an uncomfortable pause and then the conversation moves on. Sadly, sometimes people become […]
This is the 2nd in my series of holiday time advice on keeping things cool during stressful public situations. I was at a holiday social function last week (as many of us will be this month) when a colleague pulled me aside to ask my advice about a recent incident. During a big family gathering, […]
Recently, I screwed up. I had emailed a new coaching client several times to set up our sessions but received no response. I then connected with their assistant who gave me their available dates, which I confirmed by sending the client emailed calendar invites. When they didn’t show for the first scheduled meeting, I assumed […]