You Can’t Demand Respect
by Don Smith
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You must DEMAND respect for yourself! We've all heard this. Do you know what that statement brings to my mind? Some cowering child sitting in the corner yelling you WILL respect me!
Respect is EARNED and freely given, not demanded.
Mother Teresa never demanded respect, yet when she walked into a room, hunched over with her head bowed toward the ground, she commanded it from every person in the room. Why is that? It's simple; her consistent attitude and actions towards others built a reputation that earned that respect.
If you want respect, you must show respect to others and do what is worthy of respect. Think for a moment about the traits of those who you respect. Why do some people command respect when they step into a room? You already know the answers when you think about them! Write those down!
People who are respected do not allow themselves to be pushed around by others, but that is not quite the same as demanding respect. If you want respect, don't demand it. Do the things that people you respect do, and you will have it!
About the Author
Don Smith
Happily married with five kids, Smith owns a technology company, is the founder of this site, has served on the board of directors for multiple companies, and loves playing soccer, hiking, and mentoring.
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