Have you ever thought about the details that will really make you successful in business? While you may have a goal of making a certain dollar amount each year, earning the respect of your colleagues will mean true success. Even if you attended an Ivy League school or have a fancy job title, these things alone do not command respect. And without the respect of your colleagues, taking your career to the next level may be just that – a far off dream. Here are my six tips on earning respect at work.
How to Earn Respect at Work
- Develop a niche. Set yourself up for being the go-to person for something specific that you love. Learn everything you can about that specific topic and make yourself the resident expert.
- Be inquisitive. You have to want to know about others for them to be curious about you. Put in the effort to learn about your colleagues.
- Show discretion. In a nutshell: stay out of the office gossip.
- Learn how to say no. Don’t be a yes person – set some boundaries so that you can get everything done and done well.
- Help others. If someone needs help and you are able to provide some assistance – than offer!
- Be authentic. People want to know you. The honest and real you. Be yourself and people will gravitate to you.
Do you have any good ideas for how to earn respect at work?
