We know that we’re supposed to treat others with respect, but sometimes we forget we deserve it too. Emily reminds us how very powerful this gift can be. – InPower Editors
In my career, I’ve been lucky.
Call it the right place.
The right time.
Fate.
Chance.
Who knows.
But I’ve been blessed with five extraordinary mentors.
Not just one – five.
They each have completely different jobs and personalities, but they do have one thing in common.
They all treated me with respect from day one.
No hierarchy.
No pulling rank.
Believe me, there were plenty of others who did that but – as you might expect – none of those relationships blossomed into the type of soul-enriching collaborations that make work fun and “successful.”
I’m using quotation marks because – if you’ve followed this blog for a while – you know I’ve softened my approach to success over the years.
For example, I used to stand on the stage and say – with conviction – that respect has to be earned.
We hear that a lot, right?
“No one is going to give you respect – you have to work for it.”
Of course, the implied message here is that YOU should make others work for it as well.
But can actively building a “culture of skepticism” be considered success?
In this first episode of Minute Mindful, I want to flip this idea upside down.
WHAT IF… you treated everyone with respect, regardless of whether they’ve “earned” it or not?
If this is tough for you, the block could be judgement.
After all, it’s hard to respect someone if you’re judging them at the same time.
So let’s unwind this shall we?
At every moment in the day you have a choice in whether to respect or judge yourself and others.
I’d love to know where you “catch” yourself the most below – but even if you don’t leave a comment – I hope you’ll stay mindful of the path your thoughts are taking… and whether it’s in alignment with where you want to go.
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