The definition of respect is the acknowledgement that someone or something has value. Here are seven arenas worthy of your respect.
1. Respect for people. Maintain and cultivate civility and courtesy at work to ensure the positive relations that improve productivity and teamwork. Avoid bullying, hurtful words, shouting, and/or cursing. If you have a problem, talk with the person, not about them.
2. Respect for people’s time. Be on time for meetings and make deadlines. Should you know you will be late, let the concerned party know ahead of time so he or she can adjust accordingly.
3. Respect for property. Disrespect is not just committed against humans but against their property as well. Don’t do anything to company property that we wouldn’t do to your own home.
4. Respect for peoples’ opinions. Diversity makes life rich, challenging and unexpected. Place a value on uniqueness. Don’t just criticize. Come up with suggestion.
5. Respect for privacy. Sifting through a colleague’s files, opening another’s drawer, and/or peeping into somebody’s pay slip without their knowledge are violations of this right.
6. Respect for the environment. Adopt environment-friendly policies and work to operate without damaging your natural surroundings or creating waste. Reuse and recycle are good watch words to live by.
and most importantly….
7. Respect yourself. Hold on to your values and ethics. Stand by your convictions and lead a life that makes you proud of what you say and what you do.
About drmimi
Miriam (Mimi) B. Hull, Ph. D., is President of Hull & Associates. Hull & Associates provides speaking training and facilitation services to Fortune 500 corporations, small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, associations and conventions. Her clients include Siemens Westinghouse, Walt Disney World, SunTrust Bank, Tommy Hilfiger, Sprint, Darden Restaurants, Parent Resource Centers, Florida Hospital, State and Local Governments and over 60 Associations.
Dr. Hull earned her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Management and her Masters in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Her B.A. was earned in psychology from Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.
Dr. Hull is a fully Licensed Psychologist who specializes in organizational development and human relations training and consulting. This includes Change Management, Sales Training and Management, Organizational Development and Procedure, Board Development, Strategic Planning, Diversity, Leadership, Team Building, Motivation and Communication, Time/Stress Management and Personality Insights. Her programs are known for being upbeat, participatory and productive. Dr. Mimi is a veteran speaker with tasteful, amusing and inspiring information for every listener.
Dr. Hull is very active in her community, serving on many Community and Chamber Boards, including the Community Foundation and the National Conference of Community and Justice. She is a Past President of the Junior League of Greater Orlando. She has won many awards professionally and for her community service.
Dr. Mimi has been heard on WDBO 580 AM radio, Orlando, Florida where she speaks about a variety of topics applicable to the nonprofit and business community. She is also the "Dr. Mimi" who writes the "Corporate Couch" articles. Both print and electronic media frequently seek Dr. Hull out for her insights into both people and organizations.
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Great job Mimi, keep up the good work!
Jamie