I try to make my daily messages about things that apply to managing businesses and people, and they often apply to living life. Today’s quote may be one of the more important ones because work environments, like society, generally relies on getting along with one another. All of that revolves around respectful behavior; some would say trust is also involved, but while you don’t have to trust someone, you should always respect them. Whether they agree with you or not – because everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and we should respect that. Whether you like them or not – you may not break bread with them, but you should respect their choices just like they should respect yours. Respect, then, is a two-way street: if you want to get it you’ve got to give it. No matter who you are – it’s not about one’s station in life, it’s about sharing the planet we all live on. It’s not about one’s title – without a business card, we’re all in the same line. Think about the bosses you’ve had – good and bad was defined by whether they were respectful. If they demanded respect, what they got was lip service. If they earned it, what they got was a lifetime of loyalty. Give respect if you want to get it today.
R. G. Risch: Army veteran, electronic engineer, technical writer, author (Beyond Mars: Crimson Fleet)
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