Research studies have shown that respect for people is a key value component of the culture of an organization. Research has also linked organizational culture to organizational performance. Yet many organizations continue to wrestle with the ever challenging task of cultivating a workplace culture of respect. In The Top Ten Laws of Respect in the Workplace - A Professional Guide, author and continuous improvement expert Niyi Taiwo unveils the top ten principles that govern respect between people in a work environment. Taiwo thoughtfully introduces the foundational laws first, principles that govern the essence of respect; the influential laws second, principles that govern fundamental factors that explain the way you gain and lose respect; and the sustaining laws last, principles that govern factors and practices that enable a person to maintain respect in a workplace. Taiwo skillfully deploys a series of powerful stories all through the book, thus facilitating a clear understanding of the subject. These stories also make the reading experience quite enjoyable and enlightening. The timeless principles that make up these ten laws will serve as an ongoing guide for anyone interested in personal and professional development for years to come. Niyi Taiwo is the creator of the EKTIMIS(TM) brand, the author of several books and the editor of a popular online newsletter focused on insightful topics dealing with the sole topic of respect. (Visit www.ektimis.com).
