Ep 044: Gregg Ward: The Platinum Rule - Respectful Leadership Is Worth More Than Gold

About Gregg Ward: He was a professional actor, writer, director and producer in New York and in London. He was also a trainer in the New York City Police Department using live theater in helping police handle difficult situations that they encounter. He was also a freelance journalist on an assignment for BBC in the United Kingdom. Now, he serves as a speaker, consultant, trainer and executive coach for global corporations and government on respect, emotional intelligence, and cultural transformation. He's also the author of the award-winning, best-selling business fable, "The Respectful Leader". He's the founder and executive director of the Center For Respectful Leadership. He's also a little league umpire in his spare time.  In this episode, Jordan and Gregg discuss: The broader and feeling meaning of "diversity" - talking about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a white guy.  Humanity's tendency of simplifying everything into binary systems  What role does respect play in our lives and what does it mean to be a "respectful leader" - the Golden Rule and the Platinum Rule  Earning someone's respect versus earning someone's trust - and how you can earn both at the same time.  Developing respectful directness and personal resilience    Key Takeaways There's more to diversity than just race - there's diversity of opinion, experience, knowledge, expertise, skills and nationality.  Some things can't be simplified into binary systems. There's a whole spectrum of diversity in life and failing to recognize that is neither honest nor accurate. When a boss says "you need to earn my respect", what happens is that the subordinate actually loses respect for the boss.  People don't always want to be treated the way you want to be treated and so instead, you should treat others the way they want to be treated.  Respect people, respect yourself, and you'll do okay.    "If we have a level of respect for each other, then it's very likely that we're gonna work together just fine… Treat someone with respect no matter who they are." —  Gregg Ward   Get the complimentary guide: How To Select An Executive Coach at www.selectcoach.workplacewarrior.com    Get the Am I Abrasive Self Test at abrasive.workplacewarrior.com    Get Gregg's Book for Free when you register at centerforrespectfulleadership.org and mention Workplace Warrior!  Connect with Gregg Ward:   Website: https://greggwardgroup.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggward/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/greggwardgroup   Connect with Jordan:    Get the complimentary guide: How To Select An Executive Coach at www.selectcoach.workplacewarrior.com    Get the Am I Abrasive Self Test at abrasive.workplacewarrior.com    Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/