“Respect” is often near the top of lists of what matters most to employees. But too often, respect seems to be lacking from boss-employee relationships. Perhaps it’s because the definition of “respect” feels vague (“an act of giving particular attention” according to Merriam-Webster), many employees continue to feel disrespected at the office and the idea of “respect at work” needs to be continually reinforced.

Earlier this week, The Aspen Institute issued its “Statement on Good Jobs,” and, according to the release, only 44% of U.S. employees have good jobs, as defined by economic stability, economic mobility and equity, respect and voice. With regard to equity, respect and voice, The Aspen Institute says, “Good jobs respect the contributions that people bring to an organization, without regard to their gender, race, ethnicity, level of educational attainment or other demographic characteristics. They engage workers in understanding their work and how it advances the goals of the organization. Workers in good jobs have the power to ensure that concerns about working conditions or ideas for improving workplaces will be fairly considered and acted upon.”

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Maureen Conway, Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program commented, “It strikes me that people often describe the quality of their jobs in terms of how their job makes them feel about themselves (a sense of accomplishment, pride in being associated with the organization, feeling responsible/trusted/valued as a member of the organization) and how well their job supports them in their ability to manage daily life and care for loved ones.”

How can leadership training create good jobs in which people feel respected?

It’s important for today’s leaders to understand what “respect” means to employees, both broadly and at an individual level. Leadership training can dive into the history of employment constructs, looking at boss-employee relationships, peer-to-peer relationships and employee-company relationships.

In addition to helping leaders understand the many facets of respect, leadership training provides leaders (and leaders to be) with practices, tools and techniques to be self aware, empathetic and respectful to everyone around them.

The Respectful Leader: A transformational, interactive, practical program for leaders and teams

If your team needs help understanding the balance between authority and respect, The Respectful Leader might be the perfect Elective to help them level up. Offering surprising insights into the nature of respect in business, The Respectful Leader examines how respect plays an unconscious influencing role in every relationship.

Participants of The Respectful Leader will have the opportunity to practice respectful leadership skills during custom-created scenarios. And everyone who attends The Respectful Leader leaves with a list of tools and techniques designed for development and maintaining respectful and trustful relationships, even when delivering performance feedback.

The Respectful Leader is taught by Maresa Friedman, skilled strategist and facilitator. After running global operations for a business intelligence and advanced analytics company, Maresa launched her own strategy firm to help executives identify gaps in their leadership and global initiatives. Maresa is a seasoned speaker (for companies including Google and Wix.com), and she’s a Latinx and Pacific Islander with a passion for helping people understand the cross-cultural nuances that affect their business ecosystems.

Click here to learn more about The Respectful Leader: A transformational, interactive, practical program for leaders and teams and to see Maresa’s trailer video for this Elective.

Are you looking for ways to create greater understanding and belonging throughout your company? 

Reach out to the Electives team. The Electives Library of Live Learning is stocked with classes that are inclusive, experiential, impactful and unforgettable, including these classes focused on leadership development:

Rethinking Leadership: What leaders need now

What’s Your Leadership Style? Learn the basics of leadership style and how to maximize your own

Empathetic Leadership: Building a culture of compassion

Click here to search the Electives Library of Live Learning.

“Respect” is often near the top of lists of what matters most to employees. But too often, respect seems to be lacking from boss-employee relationships. Perhaps it’s because the definition of “respect” feels vague (“an act of giving particular attention” according to Merriam-Webster), many employees continue to feel disrespected at the office and the idea of “respect at work” needs to be continually reinforced.

Earlier this week, The Aspen Institute issued its “Statement on Good Jobs,” and, according to the release, only 44% of U.S. employees have good jobs, as defined by economic stability, economic mobility and equity, respect and voice. With regard to equity, respect and voice, The Aspen Institute says, “Good jobs respect the contributions that people bring to an organization, without regard to their gender, race, ethnicity, level of educational attainment or other demographic characteristics. They engage workers in understanding their work and how it advances the goals of the organization. Workers in good jobs have the power to ensure that concerns about working conditions or ideas for improving workplaces will be fairly considered and acted upon.”

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Maureen Conway, Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program commented, “It strikes me that people often describe the quality of their jobs in terms of how their job makes them feel about themselves (a sense of accomplishment, pride in being associated with the organization, feeling responsible/trusted/valued as a member of the organization) and how well their job supports them in their ability to manage daily life and care for loved ones.”

How can leadership training create good jobs in which people feel respected?

It’s important for today’s leaders to understand what “respect” means to employees, both broadly and at an individual level. Leadership training can dive into the history of employment constructs, looking at boss-employee relationships, peer-to-peer relationships and employee-company relationships.
In addition to helping leaders understand the many facets of respect, leadership training provides leaders (and leaders to be) with practices, tools and techniques to be self aware, empathetic and respectful to everyone around them.

The Respectful Leader: A transformational, interactive, practical program for leaders and teams

If your team needs help understanding the balance between authority and respect, The Respectful Leader might be the perfect Elective to help them level up. Offering surprising insights into the nature of respect in business, The Respectful Leader examines how respect plays an unconscious influencing role in every relationship.

Participants of The Respectful Leader will have the opportunity to practice respectful leadership skills during custom-created scenarios. And everyone who attends The Respectful Leader leaves with a list of tools and techniques designed for development and maintaining respectful and trustful relationships, even when delivering performance feedback.

The Respectful Leader is taught by Maresa Friedman, skilled strategist and facilitator. After running global operations for a business intelligence and advanced analytics company, Maresa launched her own strategy firm to help executives identify gaps in their leadership and global initiatives. Maresa is a seasoned speaker (for companies including Google and Wix.com), and she’s a Latinx and Pacific Islander with a passion for helping people understand the cross-cultural nuances that affect their business ecosystems.

Click here to learn more about The Respectful Leader: A transformational, interactive, practical program for leaders and teams and to see Maresa’s trailer video for this Elective.


Are you looking for ways to create greater understanding and belonging throughout your company? 

Reach out to the Electives team. The Electives Library of Live Learning is stocked with classes that are inclusive, experiential, impactful and unforgettable, including these classes focused on leadership development:
The Respectful Leader: A transformational, interactive, practical program for leaders and teams
Rethinking Leadership: What leaders need now
What’s Your Leadership Style? Learn the basics of leadership style and how to maximize your own
Empathetic Leadership: Building a culture of compassion
Click here to search the Electives Library of Live Learning.


Do you want to receive blog posts like this in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to Electives news.

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Leadership training provides leaders (and leaders to be) with practices, tools and techniques to be self aware, empathetic and respectful to everyone.

How important is respect in the workplace?

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