Disrespect shrivels people. It awakens the inner accuser. Public correction invites people to feel stupid.
Lack of respect promotes learned helplessness.
Nearly 80% of employees lower their commitment when they feel disrespected.*
Disrespect Is
- Neglect.
- Disregard.
- Diminishing another’s value.
People seldom rise for leaders who look down on them.
One of the most powerful things leaders do is show respect. It costs nothing.
7 Ways to Show Respect that Ignite Energy
- Describe another person’s point of view. Affirm what matters to them. Ask, “Did I get that right?”
- Expect people to live up to their strengths and aspirations.
- Be forthright even if it’s uncomfortable. Dancing around issues suggests others are weak and you are superior.
- Stop what you’re doing when someone enters your office.
- Use manners. Stand when people enter the room, for example.
- Honor behaviors. Don’t just say, good job. Explain what you see and why it matters.
- Show approval in one area, even when people are imperfect in another.
Respect fuels effort.
Respect
- Levels the playing field.
- Enables boldness.
- Protects creativity.
- Invites connection.
- Makes bad situations better and solutions easier.
Respect lets people know they matter.
What makes you feel disrespected? Respected?
How might leaders show respect?
Project: Intentionally show respect to one person before lunch.
3 Ways to be Liked and Respected
*The Price of Incivility, Harvard Business Review
The Lived Experience of Feeling Disrespected
