Respect isn’t something you can demand—it’s something you earn. It’s not about having the loudest voice in the room, forcing others to acknowledge you, or trying to impress people with status, wealth, ...

Respect is a two-way street, and it all starts with you. If you want others to treat you with respect, the first step is to ...

Respect isn’t demanded—it’s earned. And one of the easiest ways to earn it is through the words you choose. The way we speak can instantly shape how others see us. Classy, thoughtful phrases show ...

The most common belief in Western societies is that children need to learn respect by following the directives of their parents and other adults. It is presumed that children have to learn to suppress ...

It was about 10 years ago when I decided not to help my friend when he needed someone to stand up for him. To this day, I regret my lack of action and advocacy. We are in a national discussion around ...

This is the second of three posts about memory and relationships. In my last post, I discussed the way we form our memories into narratives about our lives and the choice we have to determine the ...

Recently, I made a comment in a group setting, and I feel that my intent was misunderstood. When I received negative feedback from those involved in the conversation, I was surprised and disheartened ...