FOURDIGNITYSHOW RESPECT

Ponder this: In how many ways do you show you respect them?

What kind of boss would your employees say you are? Would they say that you are smart, dedicated, motivating, hard-charging? How about results oriented, demanding, or fun to work with? Just as you tolerate a range of behaviors from your employees, so, too, your employees will accept you as you are, no doubt less than perfect but doing your best.

The one behavior that talented people seldom tolerate for long is disrespect. If you wish to keep them, it is absolutely critical that you recognize each person’s unique qualities and then demonstrate your respect in consistent, undeniable ways.

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