The Power of Respect
Benefit from the Most Forgotten Element of Success
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2009
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Publisher's Description
Want respect from others? Scientific research says, try giving it. There is power in respect. And it comes with multiple benefits. In business: Higher sales Lower employee turnover Less exposure to lawsuits At home: A stronger marriage Healthier family dynamics More polite children In your personal life: More self-respect and confidence Closer friendships Higher standing in the community Respect, a lost value in our world today, is the latest subject of research for Inside Edition anchor and best-selling author Deborah Norville. Citing scientific studies and using stories based on personal interviews, Norville makes a compelling case for the Power of Respect—the simple act of treating people as though they really matter. In The Power of Respect Norville details the specific dollar savings in business and dramatic improvements in student test scores that are directly attributable to respect. She says, "Now that I've seen the research done by some of the greatest minds in the field, I am stunned to see the impact of being respected and giving respect. I am also mystified. Why wouldn't someone want to put it to work?" Respect tips, sprinkled throughout the text, and Respect Reminders, at the end of each chapter, add to the clarity of the message and help reinforce the personal benefits. Start practicing this most overlooked ingredient of success and find out what it means for you!
Endorsements (15)
“Aretha Franklin has nothing on Deborah Norville when it comes to understanding the power and importance of respect. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to do anything with anyone else.”
“Deborah Norville reminds us all of what is really important in life. The principles in this book work! If you want to be happy and healthy and change your life for the better, READ THIS BOOK!”
“In her terrific new book, Deborah Norville proves that respect never goes out of style. It offers a fresh take on a simple but powerful truth: treating others well is the cornerstone of good business and a good life.”
“This book could not be more timely! Deborah Norville reminds us of the crucial importance of respect in everyday life and why everyone wins when we treat others—and ourselves—respectfully. The Power of Respect should be required reading at home; in businesses, schools, and nonprofit organizations; and in leadership-training programs. In short, every relationship will benefit from the insights contained in Ms. Norville’s valuable book.”
“Is It Still Cheating If I Don’t Get Caught? “Deborah Norville is the perfect person to explore respect in this inspiring and practical book. With scientific research, she proves that valuing ourselves and each other is not only important but vital to a strong life.”
“Deborah Norville uses respect to build integrity into our relationships and honor into our lives.”
“It’s the one commodity with zero cost and unlimited gain. It won’t shrink your wallet or reduce your list of friends. It’s respect. And as Deborah Norville skillfully reminds us, practicing the power of respect could quite possibly improve the course of society. Thanks, Deborah, for this insightful study. Count me in!”
“Just what the doctor ordered! Respect means consideration of others, and Deborah Norville makes a powerful and respectful case as to why we would enrich our own lives and of those around us by making a more conscious effort to live up to this ‘forgotten’ element of living.”
“The foundation of every relationship, whether at home or work, is respect. If you don’t respect the people in your life, then you’ll never become someone they can respect. In The Power of Respect, Deborah Norville shines a spotlight on our self-focused focused society and reminds us of the life-changing power of valuing other people above ourselves.”
“It is impossible to achieve self-respect, respect for others, or respect from others until each one of us is willing to hold ourselves accountable for our own choices and actions. We have become a blaming society, and as such, Deborah Norville’s book could not be more timely for a nation in need of healing on all fronts.”
“The Power of Respect radiates a warm glow of human dignity. In an age when basic values are easily overwhelmed by the frenetic pace of events seemingly larger than ourselves, it is vital to remember core truths of human fulfillment. In this charming and graceful book, Deborah Norville reminds us that respect for others is a key to self-respect as well as to personal accomplishment.”
“The Power of Respect identifies a critically important element of individual success. When applied together with other individuals, the culture of mutual respect activates the acceptance of leadership and the empowerment of collaborative innovation for the future.”
“Deborah Norville’s The Power of Respect is a beautifully written, old-school lesson for a new generation about the life-changing value of respect. It’s a great how-to handbook for parents, couples, students, and all of us in the workplace. It should be a part of the book collection of anyone who is committed to living a full and successful life.”
“Respect requires giving people the grace to be heard and the warmth of being understood. You don’t have to forfeit your identity, ideals, or ideology to have it, just your hostility! Bravo, Deborah Norville, for returning civility to our discourse and respect to our ever increasingly diverse world.”
Bishop. T. D. Jakes
“Deborah Norville reminds us that respect is one of the underestimated powers of life. She is a wonder, and so is this book. Both give wise, practical counsel that will immediately help you in friendships and life—at work, school, and play. Deborah’s writing is smart, useful, and passionate. Read it, enjoy, and learn the difference it can make in your life.”
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