There is no management tool more important than respect, both from superiors and from subordinates. Once you've earned the respect of your co-workers, everyone will listen to what you have to say and take action when told to do so. Without respect and honor, you will only become a laughing stock.
I'll give you some powerful tips below to earn respect in the workplace.
Authentic.
Coworkers don't respect people who just go along with it or pretend to be someone else. Humans have a natural ability to detect falsehood and will place prejudice instead of respect. Being yourself is a basic step to earning respect.
Curiosity.
When you are genuinely curious and interested in other people, you will listen and really listen to what they have to say. When others know they are being listened to, they will tell you what is important to them. This not only makes people appreciate you, but also helps you do your job and knows how to help them.
Don't join in the gossip.
The workplace is a fertile field for gossip to grow. Not only work problems but also personal problems of a person. While it's easy to take advantage of workplace gossip for political gain, don't do it. No one will respect gossipers. When other people think you're a gossip and can't be trusted, you're missing out on a chance to earn respect.
Be unique.
People respect uniqueness and difference, especially if that uniqueness is hard to find. Determine your area of interest in the business or industry. Make it a hobby and study it every day until you become proficient. When you have mastered it, many people will come and depend on you to make decisions about the field.
Help others.
Being a person who always contributes and helps others is something that will earn you the respect of others. There's nothing wrong with helping other people get what they want. In the world of work this can be helping friends do their jobs. Remember, how much help and contribution you give, that's how much respect you will get.
Set limits.
No one respects coercion and no one wants to be coerced. So one way to earn respect is to set boundaries, both for yourself and for others. When getting a job that is clearly impossible, then explain how much you can give with the expected time. When someone becomes too dependent on you, tell them clearly how much help you can give them. The stronger the boundaries you set, the more respect people will have on you.
Here are six ways you can earn respect at work. Good luck!
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