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• Communicate with others openly and honestly to inspire them to do the same. If you’re a leader, tell your employees that you want to create an environment where people can talk freely and honestly, and show this by communicating with them efficiently. If you’re not in charge of others, you can still encourage open communication by talking with othe...
• Give credit to others when they’ve done a good job. Congratulate the people around you when they’ve accomplished something so that others are aware of a job well done. This shows that you appreciate the work of others and are a good teammate.[2] Avoid bragging about your own accomplishments, as this doesn’t show integrity.
• Treat your employees or coworkers with respect. Whether you’re talking to your boss or a low-level employee, treat everyone equally and with kindness. Do this by listening to others when they’re speaking without interrupting them, and responding in a polite way to their ideas, opinions, or directions. Being respectful of those around you will encou...
• Acknowledge mistakes you made by apologizing and fixing them. If you do or say something that isn’t right, own up to your mistake and acknowledge that you were wrong. This includes apologizing when it’s necessary and making the effort to fix the problem that you may have created or contributed to.[6] For example, if you accuse someone of something ...
• Accept and listen to helpful criticism. It can be hard to accept criticism about ourselves, but being open to others’ advice will only help you become a better person. Take what other people have to say seriously, using it as encouragement to do some self-reflecting.[8] For example, instead of being angry if someone tells you your listening skills ...

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