Gaining respect from your colleagues is a difficult task but losing respect takes very little effort. This article will mention some of the ways through which it will be easy for you to gain respect and become a person that everyone looks forward to being with.
If you thought having a good repertoire with your colleagues or being the loudest one is just enough to get you on the respectable spot, then you are wrong. It is a professional world out there and you need to keep up with the competition; showing the whole world why you need to be respected. Respect is not something that you come easily nor is something that you want to give it readily. So, you already know half about being respected and giving respect.
It should also be noted that most of the professionals who say that they enjoy the rare feeling of job satisfaction are those who have been able to gain the respect of their colleagues. This proves that it is one of the major reasons why employees feel happy to work in a certain workplace due to the high levels of mutual respect that they have for each other. So, this in turn will help you to be happy at one place and not go through the difficult task of searching a new job. Let us get to the main topic of how you can actually earn that respect. The following tips will help you on that aspect:
It all starts with self-respect
If you do not have self-respect you do not have the confidence and if you do not have the confidence, you cannot succeed in anything. So the first important criterion to get ahead in the race to gain the respect of your colleagues is the requirement for immense self-respect. Self-respect comes with good work–life balance. You should also have the ability to communicate with confidence as it is important not only to have self-respect but also make it visible to others.
Being punctual is an early start
Punctuality is the mark of a person who has great control over his/her life and who takes his/her job sincerely. If you are chronic late-comer, it will give a bad impression of you amongst your colleagues and may create an image of an irresponsible person. So if you are thinking of earning the respect of your colleagues, be punctual.
Be nice yet show a level of assertiveness
It is always good to be nice but nice does not mean you let others run you down by the competition that is present in a workplace. That is why it is very critical for you to show a high level of assertiveness and stand up when it is needed. Say ‘yes’ when it is necessary but also learn to say ‘no’ in a manner that will not be disrespectful.
Always be able to meet deadlines
What shows your capability more than the ability to meet deadlines effectively! Yes, it may at first seem a minor part for earning respect but it is a huge one. Deadlines can be translated into commitments and if you can meet a deadline it shows your ability to be true to the commitments that you make.
Be brave enough to accept your mistakes
When you work with a team and if you have made a mistake or two, you should always be brave enough to accept it. Do not make up excuses to transform the fault to someone else and show that you will be careful next time. It shows your positive attitude and your ability to perform in a team.
Gossiping is not an art
Remember that even if everybody likes gossips nobody likes the person who does it. So do not go around gossiping with your colleagues. Behave professionally yet be a bit interactive and show how you care about their lives. Communication is a great thing to build good relationships with your colleagues.
Be the problem solver not the problem maker
Never be the one who creates problems. Do you want to be seen as someone who always delays the project? No, that is why always be prepared about everything and do things confidently. Update your skills and become a problem solver instead. Become that someone whom everyone calls when they need help.
It ends with respecting others
Do unto others what you want others to do unto you. If you do not respect anyone, do not expect others to respect you back. Some people might be better at some things than you. You should give proper respect to their skills and abilities. This will show that you are a person who knows how to appreciate true values.
This is why we say respect is gained and not received. One has to earn that respect and it is not easy. And when it comes to workplace—with so much competition—it is never that easy. I hope the above tips will help you in your mission to be one of the respected persons in the office.
