Having the respect of colleagues or clients contributes to a feeling of satisfaction in the workplace. This causes us to work up to our potential and to enjoy the work experience.
1. Treat others with dignity and respect
2. Embrace honesty and integrity
3. Actively seek to understand the meaning of what others say
4. Find at least one thing to appreciate in others
5. Give compliments freely
6. Avoid opportunities to insult or criticize
7. Take responsibility for your actions
8. Laugh with not at another
9. Smile and maintain eye contact
10. Be humble
11. Allow others the freedom to be responsible for their actions
12. Be respectful in disagreements
13. Value diversity
14. Demonstrate your strengths, abilities and knowledge
15. Say what you mean, mean what you say and do what you say you will do
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