ABSTRACT

Treating someone with respect, even in the face of a complex problem, creates the conditions where solutions not only become visible but also possible. Treating every individual with respect speaks to the character of the person showing respect and builds character in the person being respected. Learning to have and demonstrate respect for every individual is the first step in empowering the creation of a sustainable culture of excellence. Universal respect for every single person is a gift that comes with being human. The differences in individual values would be celebrated as a way to see and solve complex problems more effectively. When the principle of respect for every individual is deeply embedded into a culture, the voice of this principle informs behaviors that enable the full potential of every individual associate as well as the combined power of the entire enterprise.