Chris Edmonds presents workplace respect from a leadership development perspective and the importance of workplace culture. He says where respect is inconsistent across workplace interactions and relationships, three significant costs occur:
- Loss of talent
- Loss of reputation
- Loss of money
Source: SmartBrief, February 24, 2021. Link.
. . . the truth is that managing results is half the leader’s job. The other half? Managing workplace respect.” – S. Chris Edmonds
INSIGHTS: Edmonds shares from a top-down perspective. Leadership and culture is not a sole person’s role. In every interaction, discussion or engagement, respect can be shown and given. It starts with a smile, eye contact and open acknowledgement.