Want to be respected as a leader? It won’t come easily. It’s not freely given. Yet it’s not complicated either.
Here are 5 do’s…then 5 don’ts of gaining respect as a leader:
Don’t
Don’t be someone you’re not
Don’t commit to more than you can do
Don’t suppress people
Don’t use people for personal gain
Don’t take out your pain on others.
Do
Do be yourself
Do what you say you will do
Do empower people
Do help people achieve their goals
Do help others recover from their pain.
DO’S:
● Be Polite
● Be Courteous
~ Do lead yourself first.
~ Do surround yourself with people courageous enough to speak truthfully about what’s best for your organization and the stakeholders you serve.
~ Do work hard; but, also build an exceptional family life.
~ Be a master of your craft.
~ Smile.
Great ones
Great post.
Do treat people right.
Do be empathetic.
Do tell the truth, even when it hurts.
Don't bear false witness.
Don't lose your cool.
Don't be contradictory.
Great list.
I think people pleasers have a hard time saying no, so they can overextend themselves and exhaust themselves in trying to meet all the deadlines.
Good word.
Do Work hard…but not at the expense of health and family
Don't always have to be right
Great reminders.
Do shape culture.
Do celebrate.
Do take care of your physical/spiritual health.
Yes, these are good.
Twitter: kmac4him
says:
Do be called to God 1st
Do treat-train people like they are servant-leaders not volunteers
Do have a priority to “dig deeper” learn their heart
Do check your motives daily
Don’t judge by outward appearances
Don’t talk about someone, talk to them
Good ones.