If you’re impressed with something your employees did, worried about a deadline, or have questions about a project, talk with others to share your concerns or praise.
Avoid bragging about your own accomplishments, as this doesn’t show integrity.
Other examples of being respectful include saying thank you when a coworker helps you out or being considerate of other people’s time.
For example, avoid texting or talking on the phone during work hours if you’re not supposed to.
This could be something as insignificant as which restaurant to go to for dinner, to bigger opinions like who to vote for in elections.
For example, if you accuse someone of something they didn’t do, apologize to make it right. If you forgot to pick up something from the store or didn’t remember an important date, avoid making excuses and accept that you made a mistake.
Reach out to people that might need help to offer your support, whether it’s by cooking them a meal, mowing their lawn, or doing them some other favor.
For example, instead of being angry if someone tells you your listening skills could be improved, think about whether you truly have been a good listener lately and come up with ways to be a better one.
If you set a date to meet up with a friend, get there on time so you don’t keep them waiting. If something serious comes up and you can’t follow through on a commitment, be honest about what’s happened and communicate with the other person or people to make it up to them later.
For example, if you’re worried about having enough money for something or having enough time to get a project done, be honest about your concerns and share them with the people involved.
Show up to work and try to work productively all the way up until your break or lunchtime, using your downtime to destress and refocus.
