There’s a clear line between respecting oneself and allowing others to cross personal boundaries. If you’re someone who values your self-respect highly, you know there are certain behaviors you won’t ...

My late friend Jim Rainey was one of the toughest leaders I ever knew. When he was hired to lead a giant agribusiness enterprise, the organization had for years been hemorrhaging millions in operating ...

Strong leadership rests on a foundation of humility. Have you noticed how leaders with self-assurance bordering on arrogance fill the news? Such portrayals usually imply that resolute certainty is the ...

Self-respect (also referred to as “appraisal self-respect”) is the belief that someone deserves dignity and regard because ...

Self-respect isn't always about grand gestures or bold declarations. Often, it's the subtle choices we make and the boundaries we set that reflect how much we value ourselves. You might not even ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) In his final book on ethics, “The Doctrine of Virtue,” Kant writes that each of us has ...

Have you ever looked at those people who walk around with an air of purpose and self-respect and wondered, “What’s their secret?” Well, let me tell you something. Their secret isn’t in some magic ...

Instead of viewing confrontation as a battlefield, consider it a dialogue where mutual respect can flourish. By voicing your opinions and standing firm, you reinforce your worth to yourself and those ...

Humble leaders can ascend organizational hierarchies through informal career mentoring and building a network of loyal followers in the workplace, according to a study published in the journal Human ...