People’s valuable qualities, e.g., informed opinions, ideas, feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions, should be considered important and held in regard by other people, especially formal leaders. They are due respect, even when you disagree with them, and choose to make decisions and take actions different from what they want. People demonstrate trust and respect for others by listening to their thoughts and ideas and asking for their input to essential decisions and solutions, especially those that directly impact them. If you are the decision-maker, you don’t always have to agree or arrive at a consensus with a team, but you have to ask for and thoughtfully consider their input and needs. Businesses won’t realize the power of diverse and inclusive teams until this becomes the norm in more organizations.
