SENDING A SIGNAL
Navigating relationships, especially ones involving culturally different people and situations, is a complex and ever-changing endeavor.
Everyone has multiple ways of thinking about respect. Your culture, family, teachers, and many other things influence your expectations and preferences. When all eyes are on you as a leader, the stakes feel high, and it's natural to worry about possible unintended effects of your behavior. However, by paying close attention and gathering information, you can successfully earn and demonstrate respect.
Observing respected role models (and also disrespected individuals) can help leaders build self-awareness and sharpen their awareness of the expectations and preferences of others. No one has the ...
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