It may not be an easy task to do that. You will have to improve your personality in several distinct ways so that you begin to command that respect. Among the various things you will need to do, the following are some of the things you just cannot ignore.
1. One of the ways in which you can treat people with respect is by respecting their time. If you have called your team for a meeting, make sure to be there at least 5 minutes earlier than others. If, for any reason, you get delayed, then call ahead and apologize. It is completely wrong to be late and then not acknowledging that fact, though you would have definitely pointed out someone else's tardiness.
2. Always return calls. It does not matter if you haven't yet made your decision. Call them and inform them that you are still thinking. If you don't call them back at all, they assume that you are taking them for granted.
3. Wish people around you whenever it is relevant. A 'Good Day' is always appreciated, especially if it comes from a leader. Wish them on their festivals, even if they celebrate different festivals than you do.
4. Thank people when they do a good job. Even if they are paid for their job, thanks are in order because they could have performed worse than they did. If you see the bright side in everything, people begin seeing the bright side in you.
These are some ways in which you tell people, 'You guys are all important to me. We are in this together.' It is only when you are able to generate this feeling, are you climbing the rungs of elegant leadership courage and earning that much-needed respect.
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The Art Of Being A Great Leader Be A Great Follower
The greatest leader in the history of mankind was the greatest follower. He said, "I do nothing of myself, except that which I see the Father do." A true leader leads with integrity. He or she has a servant's heart. A true leader also leads with humility. My one of a kind leader said, "I resist the proud but I give grace to the humble."
Today, there is a lot of talk about alpha leaders, however the leader I'm talking about is the real Alpha and Omega. He is the beginning and the end. He is the first and the last. He is, that which was, that is, and that which is to come. When he walked this earth, he walked in great humility. He said, "I did not come to be served, but to serve."
Once there was a very proud leader by the name of king Nebuchadnezzar. He was warned about his pride, but he refused to change his ways. He was driven from his people and had to live with wild animals, and ate grass like cattle for seven years. His body was drenched with the dew from heaven and his hair grew like feathers of an eagle, and his nails like the claws of a bird.
At the end of the seven years, he humbled himself and repented of his foolish pride. His kingdom was restored back to him. This story keeps coming back to mind, when I hear all the talk about alpha leaders. It would be sad to see king Nebuchadnezzar's mistakes been repeated.
True leaders are like good shepherds who genuinely care for their sheep. They are not there to make a quick buck off their followers, or to use them for personal gain. They take a personal interest in their followers. They help their followers to become the best that they can be.
By now, you probably have guessed, who my greatest leader is. He is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the ultimate leader. Let's imitate him and become the leaders we were created to be.
Today, there is a lot of talk about alpha leaders, however the leader I'm talking about is the real Alpha and Omega. He is the beginning and the end. He is the first and the last. He is, that which was, that is, and that which is to come. When he walked this earth, he walked in great humility. He said, "I did not come to be served, but to serve."
Once there was a very proud leader by the name of king Nebuchadnezzar. He was warned about his pride, but he refused to change his ways. He was driven from his people and had to live with wild animals, and ate grass like cattle for seven years. His body was drenched with the dew from heaven and his hair grew like feathers of an eagle, and his nails like the claws of a bird.
At the end of the seven years, he humbled himself and repented of his foolish pride. His kingdom was restored back to him. This story keeps coming back to mind, when I hear all the talk about alpha leaders. It would be sad to see king Nebuchadnezzar's mistakes been repeated.
True leaders are like good shepherds who genuinely care for their sheep. They are not there to make a quick buck off their followers, or to use them for personal gain. They take a personal interest in their followers. They help their followers to become the best that they can be.
By now, you probably have guessed, who my greatest leader is. He is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the ultimate leader. Let's imitate him and become the leaders we were created to be.
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