When I published my most recent book, The Respectful Leader, in 2016, employee surveys were giving us early warning signals of disrespectful behavior increasing in the workplace. Leading up to the U.S. presidential election, the political climate and the amount of incivility in public discourse continued to heat up. Shortly afterward, disrespect started to rocket […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
See Gregg Ward speak at HR West 2017, a conference featuring networking opportunities and presentations on relevant human resources topics. Gregg will present “Coaching for Respect: A 10-Step Process for HR Professionals” on March 7th. The event will cover practical ways for leaders to effectively increase respect and collaboration within work relationships. HR West 2017 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]