The Respectful Leader - by Gregg Ward & Walter G G Meyer (Paperback)

About the Book

The Respectful Leader shows you how to achieve sustainable success with a simple behavioral paradigm shift.

Book Synopsis

The Respectful Leader presents an engaging, thought-provoking lesson for companies seeking off-the-charts performance. Author Gregg Ward draws on 25 years of leadership consulting, coaching and training experience to reveal the secret to great results: respect. In this true-to-life business fable, he shares the story of Des Hogan, a CEO who discovers that disrespectful behavior on the part of his leadership team is eating away at his company's morale, productivity, and profits. At a loss for a solution, he meets Grace--a straight-shooting, self-described "little old lady" in the maintenance department. With her no-nonsense advice, he sets out to revamp the culture and turn his company around; but first, he has to turn inward and realize that his own behavior sets the tone for the company at every level. This enlightening, engaging and honest story will help you recognize and analyze your own behaviors and interactions, and show you how to create a winning culture based on leading with respect.

Intimidation, micro-management and insecurity do not drive top-level performance. True success is built on free-flowing, trusted, and open collaboration between departments, levels, and specialties. This book shows you how to build respect among the ranks--from the top down.

• Learn the key respectful leadership behaviors that significantly impact morale
• Learn how to adjust your own, and others', attitudes to boost productivity, teamwork, and profits
• Benefit personally and professionally by leading from a place of mutual respect and consideration

People perform best when they feel valued and valuable. And, when they are respected for their experience, talents and skills, they'll become personally invested in outcomes--both short- and long-term--and consistently go the extra mile. Respectful leadership ignites passion, innovation, creativity, and efficiency, while control-based leadership and intimidation breeds complacency and mediocrity. Which environment would better serve your company? The Respectful Leader shows you how to achieve sustainable success with a simple behavioral paradigm shift.

Review Quotes

"The Respectful Leader teaches you more, in 90 minutes, about respectful, conscious leadership and its powerful impact on business success than you might ever learn in a lifetime." Kevin Rafferty, The Conscious Leaders Coach, author, Wake Up, Get Real, Be Happy-Becoming Your Authentic Self

"Few business leaders appreciate that respect is the foundation of any high-performing organization. With respectful leadership, all of the other leadership tools and techniques are effective; without it, they all break down. Gregg Ward is the guru of respect and he nails it in this powerful, engaging, and useful fable." John N. Kohut, Chief Operating Officer, Orison

"Ward skillfully summarizes the importance of strong interpersonal relations-so often underappreciated-in the workplace. His story makes it crystal clear how taking the time to improve your skills at respect affects not only the bottom line, but also your staff's loyalty, commitment, and enthusiasm." Eric Cornwell, M.D., Physician, HR, Satisfaction and Diversity, The Kaiser Permanente Medical Group

"A powerful and impactful read! Best business fable I've read since Death by Meeting. With practical and easily remembered rules of the respectful road, Gregg Ward provides all the information you need to create an environment of respect, trust, teamwork, and high performance, both in your business and for your family." Joseph C. Adan, Public Sector Department Head, Captain, U.S. Navy (Ret.