How to Gain More Respect At Work

Gaining respect at work doesn’t have to feel like climbing Mount Everest in flip-flops! Whether you’re new to the team or trying to turn things around, earning respect starts with how you show up daily. It’s not about barking orders or wielding your title like a weapon; it’s about caring leadership. When you listen to your colleagues, take their concerns seriously, and show a genuine interest in their success, they’ll start to see you as someone worth following. Spoiler alert: People respect people who respect them first!

Curious about how to bring more of that caring leadership into your day-to-day and finally ditch the workplace drama? In this video, we’ll break down practical, easy-to-implement tips that can help you build trust and respect with your team—without needing to be the loudest voice in the room. You might even find a surprising way to level up your self-leadership style. Check it out!



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About Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP

Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP is a highly sought-after speaker, 2x-TEDx speaker, diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, and contributor to leading news outlets. She is also the Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement and consulting firm. After over 25,000 employee engagement surveys and years of working with organizations to transform employee engagement, here’s what Heather has seen over and over: When you know how to listen, employees will tell you exactly what they need to bring their full selves to work. Book Heather to speak at your event or organization.

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Becoming Unshakable is the podcast for leaders, creators, and changemakers who know that true leadership starts from within. Each episode explores what it takes to lead with resilience, compassion, and purpose—without pretending to be perfect.
Through candid conversations with executives, frontline leaders, coaches, and everyday heroes, Heather uncovers the real stories behind growth, setbacks, and transformation. From navigating change to creating emotionally safe cultures, Becoming Unshakable reveals how self-leadership and Caring Leadership can shape people—and workplaces—that cannot be shaken.

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Bringing the best insights from over 25,000 employee stories to the stage.

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A trusted expert on workplace culture — recognized by INC. as one of the Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts of 2025 and by Thinkers50 as one of the leading global voices shaping the future of leadership.

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