Respect is a basic principle of human interaction; it’s also
part of our ethical code as human beings. “I want respect.” Do I hear that a
lot! But, do you know how to give respect?
Most people today are too self involved to care, sadly. Why is this happening? Is it because of technology?
Perhaps. We have forgotten about respect as it links to trust and
empathy. Respect is not about “celebritism.” It does not go hand-in-hand
with fame. It’s not about the number of followers you have on social media nor
does financial wealth equal the authority necessary to gain it.
Respect has a few definitions:
1) Respect for someone who is a recognized leader
or a person of authority.
2) Respect as a form of politeness (at the dinner
table), for example.
I’m most concerned about this one:
3) Respect
as a form of self-respect which must then be reflected on to those who are
familiar to you and on to those you encounter in your everyday life.
We all come from different walks of life. We’ve all got
shoes to fill, we’ve all got to find out what shoe fits. We’ve also got to put
ourselves in someone else’s shoes.
From the first
interaction of your day, to the last, carry these words you:
Listen. By
listening, you are not only respecting another’s insight, you are building a mutual
trust. That trust builds opportunities and business. Practice saying, “I’m here
for you.”
Treat others as you
want to be treated. Nothing replaces
the human factor. Caring, take action and recognize your employees is
Engage with empathy.
Put yourself in someone else’s shoes before responding.
Slow down and be kind.
Why is RESPECT so
important?
Creating a more united friendship with someone doesn’t cost
anything.
People from different sides can come together; they must
come together.
You cannot earn it unless you have it for yourself.
You cannot ask for it. You can only give it.
You cannot ask for it. You can only give it.
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