Would you like your managers and coworkers to view you with more respect? According to author Geoffery James, it’s easily done. It just involves two simple steps: Stop promoting yourself – Don’t spend a lot of time talking about your great qualities and impressive accomplishments. This type of behavior doesn’t tend to impress others and(…)
I have business cards, but I must admit that I find it harder and harder to see the point of them. Quite often, I will ask a colleague to send me an email with contact information because that’s efficient and environmentally friendly. If you travel globally, however, think again. In many cultures, particularly Asian ones, the(…)
It’s so important to treat others with respect – to behave in a way that demonstrates our regard for others – and to listen, knowing that they might be right and we might be wrong. We need to treat people with dignity, just as we would like to be treated. To show respect for another(…)
Civility means showing people consideration, appreciation, generosity, and trust. It involves being aware of the people around you, and acting with courtesy and kindness. Dr. P. M. Forni is a professor at Johns Hopkins University, the director of The Civility Initiative at Johns Hopkins, and the author of two highly acclaimed books on civility. In(…)