SIX WAYS TO EARN RESPECT

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Many wo/men work for small businesses then attempt to move into a corporate position. The transition is easiest for those who master certain unspoken rules of the game. The six most important rules are:

1. Pay attention to titles. Fairly or not, corporate colleagues judge each other’s importance to the organization based on titles.

2. Know the job’s responsibilities now. Before accepting a corporate position, it is critical to understand exactly what the job involves and how success will be measured.

3. Know what you want next. It can be helpful to develop a personal career development plan, and then seek opportunities aligned with it.

4. Watch your image. In the corporate world, appearances and personal image matter a great deal.

5. Keep the confidential “confidential.” Discretion is highly valued in large companies, and the ability to control information is key to earning trust.

6. Have patience with the process. It is important to respect the protocols of the organization — even if they do not immediately make sense. read more in prism philosophy.wordpress.com.

In addition to knowing the best ways to behave, corporate women also need to know what behaviors to avoid. These include:

*Making stupid excuses. No one has sympathy for work victims. Anyone who needs answers should ask questions, not wait until a project is overdue and then blame it on lack of information.

*Missing deadlines. Getting work done on time is fundamental to earning respect.

*Poor meeting preparation. Colleagues do not appreciate when documents are delivered at the last minute.

*Being tit-for-tat on time and money. It is not helpful to think in terms of what the company should pay back, but rather be willing to let small expenses or time overages go.

*Unresponsiveness. It is rude to ignore emails or phone calls.

*Being the center of one’s own jokes. Self-deprecating humor reinforces negative perceptions.

*Missing the small stuff. Even in a big organization, small details matter.

New grads face distinctive challenges. In particular, they must prove themselves on two key dimensions:

1. Communication. Studies show that up to 93 percent of communication is nonverbal. This means that overreliance on email or other online media is a major mistake for young professionals who need to forge effective connections with other people.

2. Critical thinking and problem solving. Getting information or answers fast — for example, from Google — is no substitute for generating original ideas and critically assessing situations. Bosses are impressed by creativity and hard work, not by regurgitation.

Additionally, a new grad must demonstrate a strong work ethic. Managers will expect her to put in the time and display the commitment necessary to succeed in her field.

You can attend our training and learn more… visit www.prismphilosophy.com. 

About anubhawalia

Anubha Walia, Executive Coach, Trainer, Facilitator & OD&L Professional is a prolific Human Process Interventionist, also specialises in Wellness coach carries 22+ years of rich experience, and has worked with top of the line blue-chip​ organization like Honeywell, ICICI Bank, Moody ICL Certification were she was heading ODL, Trainings & Quality verticals. Her areas of expertise include human process intervention, Organisation Development, Change engagement Learning, Team building & Recreation, Wellness & Yoga and Quality implementation.

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  1. These points are absolutely necessary for all of us to keep in mind, to be successful. Very helpful. Thankyoh.

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  2. Respect is a mutual and ongoing transaction. I found these points very relevant for everyone who needs to develop a great business and personal relationship filled with respect, honesty and trust.

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  3. It lays out all the important points in a crisp manner. Respect needs to be a earned and a person who commands respect can get a lot of things done. It is a power in itself. We can always fall on this article to understand where we are going wrong and correct the same.

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    • This blog is a beautiful insight on how to give and earn respect. It sounds easy but you have to work and strive towards being better to other people and to yourself to rise up on the ladder of respect.
      Two dimensions that are important are communicating your opinions in a courteous manner and being innovative and original in terms of problem thinking and critical thinking. Your character and work ethic goes a long way to being a successful human being. The points covered are key insights as to how you can achieve this by being a better person and a man/woman of your word. Very helpful for personal growth overall.

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  4. The article was very helpful and has addressed all my doubts in a very simple and crisp manner. I am grateful for coming across this article, it’ll help me to groom myself and to have a successful career. The article mentions a complete package of guidelines to achieve a respectful place in corporate life.

    Gurmehar Kaur Modi (KD-5)
    Professional Ethics (Batch: Ms. Babita)

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    • An interesting article. This article helps to understand the how earning someone’s respect and then maintaining it is the most important thing. I am really grateful for coming across this article, it really helped me and I think I can apply this in future. The article beautifully put forwards that concept, and has helped me to get a better idea of the corporate world.

      Shalisha Vedant
      PE – Avani Ma’am

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  5. The article here is so insightful for those young professionals trying to enter an industry and for those already working on how to maintain their individuality and dignity of their position.
    No one should assume a position he/she is not capable of. It talks about the do’s and don’ts of a business set-up and how the most little things like meeting deadlines and taking the non verbal communication into consideration can make the most lasting impressions and relationships

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  6. A well written article that will be very helpful for those who want advice on the unspoken rules of the corporate world, it clearly tells us what we ought to do and the expected code of conduct in such a position. Again, it concentrates on effective communication between the key players as essential for benefiting both ends.
    -Adrija
    PE, Ms Babita

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  7. Great way to earn respect as well as be respectful to others. An eminent part of character building and positive work environment.
    -Ruchi Bhardwaj, NIFT New Delhi, PE Ms. Babita Choudhary.

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  8. The article has been well put. The articulation of both, the things one should do in a corporate world, and the the things one should avoid doing, is very insightful. It is a crisp and precise article with a lot of learnings to take.

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  9. A lot of people talk about what should have been done, but knowing what should be avoided is equally important. The article beautifully put forwards that concept, and has helped me to get a better idea of the corporate world.

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  10. Very valid points that highlight simple tips which we sometimes tend to overlook. The article gives a comprehensive overview of how to go about the corporate world as an individual, highlighting the importance of communication and maintaining a respectful relationship with the people around us while also earning respect.

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  11. This article aptly conveys what a difference our attitude towards work and behaviour at the workplace can make. It shows us how to be sincere, dedicated and sensible all the while not coming off as submissive to earn respect and trust from our associates.
    All the points covered are valuable to someone trying to enter the corporate world. These do not just apply for women but for any working person trying to earn respect.

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    • We all love when someone respect us but when people don’t then we start thinking bad about others. But the case is different.
      This article help me to understand if anyone want respect then that person have to follow the six rules which mentioned in this article.

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  12. Really valuable piece of information.
    Very practical and helpful.
    Got to know great insights about the same in our class with Avani ma’am.

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  13. These principles are expressed so clearly in easy to remember pointers. The best part is that they are very much applicable and can easily be applied in all areas of work and various industries just by practice, being mindful and keeping these points close to your heart.
    Thank you for this helpful piece of information, hopefully we all apply it effectively in our workplaces soon.

    Sonakshi Dabas
    PE (Manpreet Ma’am)

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    • It is so important to respect and to earn respect and these pointers very clearly helps one identify what they might be doing wrong . Especially the point about tit for tat in terms of money and missing deadlines . That is a huge disappointment in any aspect of life.

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  14. This article brilliantly touches upon the what should be done and what shouldn’t. Humans rely on communication to express personal desires of what needs to be done, and how it is to be done. Ethical communication is predicated upon certain business values, such as being truthful, concise, and responsible with one’s words and the resulting actions. Communicating is better when the other person is actually listening. We should always wait and listen and then speak, it shouldn’t be like you are waiting to speak, not listen.

    Shalisha Vedant
    (P.E. Avani Ma’am)

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  15. The point about self deprecating humor is very true and relevant as I have observed it has become a trend with the younger generation to make a lot of self deprecating jokes informally, if they do this in a professional environment thinking its normal, it can not be beneficial for them. The article is very informative and crisp, and explains each point very well. Points such as making excuses and not meeting deadlines are very important and I hope a lot of people read them.

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  16. I think this article can help anyone who wants to be respected, but they’re not sure how this whole thing works. We get to know the great insight that the key here is to stop focusing on us, and start thinking about others. How can we help others? How can you inspire change, growth, and innovation? Each and every point is elegantly described.

    Kritika Bora (NIFT)
    Avani Ma’am

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    • Knowing your job position and it’s value is really important otherwise we can’t justify that job which someone has provided by trusting us.There should be a proper plan for our future career like how we have to go step by step towards our goal and how we can seek jobs or works according to our plan. Being honest and trustworthy by keeping confidential matters confidential is really important ethical behaviour what we can give to our company or organisation, otherwise it will also break the trust and it will be difficult to regain the trust.

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  17. Really love how it talks about how our lackadaisical attitude can create a bad sense of respect towards a person.

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  18. Respect is a very important concept which many people fail to understand. The most most effective way to earn respect is to give it, it will surely come back to you. This article has to be my favourite, it is so clear and informative. Thank you for writing this, I hope everyone who reads this applies it and actually practices it

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  19. Behaviours to avoid communicayes a really strong message ! Everyone tells you what to do and it’s very vast and one usually gets confused but knowing what not gives you a direction, a clarity!

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  20. Great points and I’m sure they’ll be very helpful when applied to the real life. Really inspired me to go out there and make my place in an organisation. Thank you so much for sharing this.

    Navdha Kapoor, PE (Avnee B)

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  21. This was really informative. The pointers make it a lot easier to understand the context.

    Its true that we should always follow deadline but sometimes deadline are impossible to meet so its okay to request for some more time and present qualitative work because it is also our skills that defines us.

    P.E- Babita Chaudhary

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  22. Knowing your job position and it’s value is really important otherwise we can’t justify that job which someone has provided by trusting us.There should be a proper plan for our future career like how we have to go step by step towards our goal and how we can seek jobs or works according to our plan. Being honest and trustworthy by keeping confidential matters confidential is really important ethical behaviour what we can give to our company or organisation, otherwise it will also break the trust and it will be difficult to regain the trust.

    Saurish Kumar (NIFT, New Delhi)
    Avani Ma’am

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  23. The article is very insightful and clearly lists down the various do’s and don’ts of the corporate world. It is very helpful for young professionals like me who often dream to make thier mark on the industry not only through our talent but also by values of integrity, morale, honesty and respect. The article acts a common guideline for all professions.

    – Naimisha Srivastava
    Nift
    P.E. by Ms Babita Choudhary

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  24. Prachi Dhaka, NIFT Delhi, PRISM Trainer- Ms. Anubha Walia

    This article gives an insight into how respect is hard to earn and harder to maintain.It talks about the do’s and don’ts of a business set-up and how the most little things like time management and taking the non verbal communication into consideration can make the most lasting impressions and relationships.

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  25. I think these points are really important for us as It clearly shows all the do’s and don’ts .Thankyou for sharing it with us ma’am.

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  26. The article is very insightful and helpful for us as we’ll soon be entering the industry to work, it lists down various do’s and don’ts of the corporate world. It concentrates on effective communication between the key players and also highlights the challenges faced by new grads.

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  27. The way the article was written made it very easier to understand and was also crisp.
    Talking on part of respect, I agree to the points that were mentioned above. I feel respect supports every relationship. Respect from both sides makes work and communication easier and also people do start trusting you. I strongly believe that respect should first be bound to yourself i..e. Self-respect has to be there, each one of us should respect our body and health too.

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  28. The article is very well put. It is very helpful for all the young people like us who will soon enter the industry. It gives the idea about corporate world to students.

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  29. Very well defined article, it lists various do’s and don’ts of the corporate world which will be very helpful in moving forward in professional life. The points are beautifully covered and explained.

    Regards
    Priya Raj
    M.Ftech (2021-2023), Nift – New Delhi

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  30. The article is well-written. It is really beneficial to all young people entering the field, such as ourselves. It provides pupils with an understanding of the corporate world.

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  31. These points are great and help you pave the path ahead. I look forward to bind them with my personality and use them in my professional life.
    I found #4 and #6 the most relatable points that I need to work on.
    Thank you so much 😊

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  32. Being a student who is almost stepping into the corporate world, these rules are something I felt as an integral part in preparing myself, so that I do better.
    Really helpful, Thankyou.

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  33. Every pointer is very Insightful and Informative. Explains well how to draw a fine line between when to stay patience and when to voice our opinions and demnd rights.
    Moral and workplace ethics when put to proper action, returns as self betterment and increase in self respect!

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  34. The article helps very carefully evaluate the situations that we as students are soon going to be put in. While thinking of taking a leap from the nurtured environment that our education provides to building a new comfort zone in the corporate world, the pointers listed above are very helpful. The article also helps us reflect on our own personal ethics and gives us clarity on multiple situations that we have also come across in our college lives.
    Mallika Rao B.Des Semester 5 NIFT New Delhi

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  35. This article is so insightful about gaining respect and giving respect as well in the right way. Easily explained how one can earn respect in his/her field.

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  36. This articles is very informative and helpful when we applied this in our real life. The information is very crisp. This points are very important for all of us to be successful. This articles really inspired me and made me learn a lot of things.

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  37. This article teaches us a valuable lesson of how important it is to keep ourselves mentally prepared before we start any new journey in our professional life. It’s also an insightful article on how to apply professional ethics in our professional careers. – Rheaa Rajiv (NIFT Delhi, MFM – 2021-2023, Mrs. Babita – Professional Ethics)

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  38. This blog lays down various insights to earn respect. They are an helpful guide to build our character and earn respect in society, a must read!!

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