It's Time To Tell The Truth About RESPECT

We all desire it. Aretha Franklin wrote a song about it.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

But how well do you function when the people you REALLY desire it from don't give it to you? Glad you asked. Everyone has SOMETHING that they respect and if you really HAVE to have a particular person's respect in order to advance, then focus your energy on excelling in the area that they DO respect. For example, a guy may want to be respected for his kind heart and gentlemanly ways, but the person he seeks respect from has more regard for a high beacon score and job security. If you want THAT person's respect then you have to excel in an area that THEY respect. Let's not talk about you. Let's talk about me. I want respect for my 23 years in radio, my smooth baritone voice, and comedic personality. Yet, that has little impact if Radio One (the company I work for) mostly respects social media appeal and brand recognition.

We can typically get the respect we require, but we have to use WISDOM, be GROWN and be HONEST with ourselves about who we really need it from and whether or not we are willing to do what it takes to get it.

Proverbs 22:29 - Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.

The Guaranteed Way To Know How They REALLY Feel About You

We ALL desire respect. It's how you know a person or company see's value in you. If you ever want to know how much they TRULY respect or value you, look at how much of what you KNOW they value that they are willing to invest in YOU. Whether business or personal, I've found this to be true. Money is certainly a part of it, but not all. A rich man many value time more than money. A private person values their privacy. A single mom's most prized value could be the relationship with her children. Whatever it is, to the degree that they are willing to invest or share their valuables WITH you is the degree that they respect or see value IN you.

Matthew 6:21 - For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also