Leading with Respect:
Transforming Management Styles
for Organizational Success

In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, effective leadership is not just about setting and managing team goals, workflow and performance, it’s also about fostering a culture of respect. Research has repeatedly shown that poor management styles, characterized by aggression, bullying, indifference, or passive-aggressiveness, to name a few, harms employees, work culture, and, ultimately, the organization’s bottom line.

The Research

Studies have delved into the correlation between various management styles and their impacts on individuals and the workplace. The findings consistently highlight the adverse effects of ineffective management approaches:

1. Impact on Employees: Research conducted by Harvard Business Review found that employees who experienced aggressive or bullying behaviour from their managers reported higher stress levels, lower job satisfaction, and decreased morale. This affects their well-being, performance, and willingness to collaborate.
2. Work Culture: A toxic work culture arises from poor management styles, perpetuating fear, distrust, and resentment. According to a study by the Workplace Bullying Institute, 61% of targets of bullying behaviour leave their jobs, leading to high turnover rates and difficulties in attracting and retaining top talent.
3. Organizational Consequences: The repercussions of ineffective management extend beyond the immediate team dynamics. Lost productivity due to absenteeism, increased sick time, and stress leaves result in significant financial losses for organizations. Research by Gallup estimates that actively disengaged employees cost the U.S. economy $605 billion yearly in lost productivity.

Why Leading with Respect is Crucial

The need to ensure leaders are trained to lead effectively cannot be overstated. Workright’s Leading with Respect Certificate Program provides the necessary courses that ensure your managers are at the top of their game.

Central to the success of this unique learning experience is the cultivation of self-awareness and the development of essential skills required for effective leadership. Leaders who have taken Workright’s Leading With Respect Certificate Program feel equipped to engage employees positively, solve problems, and motivate teams.

Workright’s Leading With Respect Certificate Program includes 8 courses that take learners step by step toward advanced leadership competencies.

These courses are:

1. Self Awareness
2. Self Understanding
3. Communicating With Respect
4. Assertive Body Language
5. The 3 Keys to Effective Communication
6. Giving and Receiving Feedback
7. Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace (3-Part Series)
8. Managing Stress And Emotions in Everyday Life

Effective leadership is synonymous with leading with respect in today’s competitive business environment. The statistics on the negative impacts of poor management styles are compelling, highlighting the urgency for organizations to prioritize the development of their leaders.

Through Workright’s Leading With Respect Certificate Program managers acquire the necessary skills and mindset to transform from ineffective to impactful leaders.

By fostering a culture of respect, your organization can unlock your teams’ full potential, driving long-term sustainable growth and success.

The Leading With Respect Certificate Program, a proven catalyst for positive change, is a crucial tool in this journey, offering a structured approach to leadership development that is both effective and sustainable.

What’s my next step?

It’s simple!
Purchase the Leading With Respect Certificate Program here.
Remember to input Branch Code: ‘workright’ at checkout.

If you still need assistance, Melissa, your Account Manager,
would be happy to help. Contact her by calling
647 341 2283 or email at msimons@workright.ca

Group rates are available.