Being the leader does not mean that you have earned respect, leaders need to earn respect by demonstrating that they value employees and prioritise their growth.

First, if you as leaders want your direct reports to respect you, it is important that you first show them the respect they need. Secondly, when employees come to you, you should give them your undivided attention and really listen to what they have to say. Last but not least, employees want to feel like their hard work is being appreciated or they are likely to be demotivated.

Respected leaders think about making others better, they don’t leach, they lead.

Reza Abedi

Westminster College – Director