The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation by Gregg Ward delves into the heart of effective leadership through a compelling business fable. Drawing on 25 years of experience, Ward shares the transformative journey of Des Hogan, a CEO facing declining company performance due to disrespectful behaviors within his leadership team. The turning point comes when Des meets Grace, an unconventional mentor from the maintenance department, who challenges him to rethink his approach and cultivate respect throughout his organization.

Through this insightful narrative, readers are guided through essential leadership practices that foster open communication, trust, and collaboration across all levels of a company. Ward highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing one’s own behaviors to set a positive tone for the entire organization. The book is packed with practical advice on how to implement respectful leadership in real-world scenarios, making it a valuable resource for anyone striving for top-level performance through genuine connection and mutual respect.

With 140 pages of engaging content, “The Respectful Leader” offers readers an enlightening journey towards building a more successful and harmonious workplace culture. It is published by Winding Creek Press under ISBN-13: 978-1931957113 and was released on September 20, 2018.

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