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

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