Do you feel like your coworkers respect you? (Mine don’t.) If not, here’s how you might be able to EARN their respect . . .
The author of a book called “The Mentally Strong Leader” says that whether you’re the boss or an entry-level employee, there are three categories of things you need to do to gain people’s respect at work: Give . . . resist . . . and exude.
1. Give. Be generous with your time and knowledge. Praise other people’s efforts. Take time to offer good feedback. And give other people YOUR respect.
2. Resist. Resist the temptation to gossip about coworkers. Don’t get roped into being negative. And resist taking credit for stuff, even when it’s deserved. Be modest instead, and talk about how it was a group effort. They’ll still know you deserve the credit, but they’ll respect you for resisting.
3. Exude. Exude professionalism, which includes not being late to stuff. Be open, honest, and transparent. Exude confidence. Collaborate. Be accountable for your own mistakes. And be authentic. When people know they’re getting the real you, they respect you for it.
(CNBC)
