Respect. Unequivocally, it is the one thing we all want. And respect at work, even more so. Yet, many people unknowingly engage in self-sabotage, behaving and acting in ways which cause others, both bosses and co-workers, to lose respect for them.
Respect at work is earned
Respect at work is earned. If you are the go-to person who is sought out for input and advice, it didn’t just accidentally happen. If, when you speak, others listen, then rest assured that it’s not a coincidence. If others make it a point to regularly keep you in the know, then it isn’t just good luck. Respect at work is earned, and if you’re wondering exactly what it takes, then my latest column in The Globe and Mail answers the question. Published this morning, I share eight specific ways you can earn the respect you desire.
Here are eight ways to earn respect at work
If you get the print version of The Globe, you’ll find this column on page B9.
Note: if you are a subscriber to The Globe and Mail, you can also read the column directly at their website at this link: https://tgam.ca/2tQRXhM
Please, tell me if this subject – respect at work – and the eight tips resonate with you. What have you observed in your workplace? Who gets respect, and who doesn’t? I’d love to hear your perspectives. Please add your comments below.
If you want to be deliberate and thoughtful about ways to position yourself for career growth and success, you may also find these links to recent past columns I wrote for The Globe and Mail to be helpful:
- How to survive the ‘extreme’ narcissist and make your workday bearable
- The informational interview: A solid way to boost your career
- Seven lessons learned as a first-time entrepreneur