image Whom does he respect?

The answers to this question contain a lot of insight because they tell the story of where your boss is building (or avoiding) relationships around the organization. All bosses want to work with people they consider capable and talented, and most won’t develop strong relationships with colleagues they don’t respect. So, what does your boss think of other leaders in the company? Whom does he respect? Whom does he not want to work with, because he doesn’t respect their style, experience, or outcomes?

Respect is a strong word in business. It means there is something about you that I appreciate, admire, or want to emulate; it’s ...

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