Boost morale and productivity by leading with respect 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. Praise for The RESPECTFUL LEADER and GREGG WARD "Gregg Ward knows that common sense in the workplace is not necessarily common practice. Read The Respectful Leader and learn how the simple act of treating others with respect can transform individuals, departments, and organizations for the greater good." -Ken Blanchard, Co-Author, The New One Minute Manager(r) and Collaboration Begins with You "Gregg Ward's incredible sense of respect and appreciation for supporting others through listening and motivating provide him a premier point of expertise in identifying the essential skills every leader should exercise to become more effective." -Nina Tassler, Advisor and Former Chairman, CBS Entertainment "Through this highly readable and engaging fable, Gregg Ward conveys powerful yet simple concepts and skills that can transform organizational cultures and elevate our work and personal lives. The human and business case for Respectful Leadership is crystal clear." -Raj Sisodia, Professor, Babson College, Co-Founder & Co-Chairman of the Board, Conscious Capitalism, Author, Firms of Endearment: How World-Class Companies Profit from Passion and Purpose "Gregg Ward's fable reminds us that developing a habit of respect for others is the right thing to do; and for business leaders, its regular practice can reap enormous benefits. This book is an excellent primer on the Golden Rule's significance in the workplace, as well as in daily living." -Jack Lentz, Founder and CEO, Annex Brands, Inc. "A great, true-to-life story that's full of people (and straightforward lessons) that show how any leader can succeed without being a jerk." -Cynthia Burnham, Author, The Charisma Edge: A How-To Guide for Turning On Your Leadership Power "Being treated with dignity, fairness, and respect should be the inalienable right of every employee. Gregg Ward provides vital insights that help leadership deliver on the promise at all levels of the organization." -Kenneth W. Freeman, Allen Questrom Professor and Dean, Boston University Questrom School of Business "If you want to keep the Millennials, treat them with respect! Ward's terrific book shows you exactly how." -Frank C. Ginsberg, Founding Chairman and CEO, AFG