Deborah Norville, well-known anchor of Inside Edition and accomplished author, speaker and journalist, brings this refreshing book about an often overlooked yet essential element to the well-being of interpersonal relationships and society as a whole: RESPECT. 
Ms. Norville defines respect as “acknowledging the value and uniqueness of others and being mindful of their feelings, while at the same time trying to put myself in their position.” It all boils down to treating people like they matter.
In a world where the lack of respect is so evident in drive-by shootings, cooperate greed, teenage suicides due to bullying, graffiti-marred buildings, and broken relationships of every kind, The Power of Respect brings timely, practical wisdom on how to transform relationships and work environments by infusing them with this accessible tool.
Through countless stories and research, Ms. Norville shows the amazing benefit of respect on all kinds of relationships: parents with children, husbands and wives, peer relationships at school, teachers and students, supervisors and employees all the while making certain to mention one of the most important relationships needing respect— relationship with oneself, i.e. self-respect.
Especially insightful for me were the practical, real-life examples from businesses that have “respecting others” as one of their core values and how that has caused their business to flourish and grow. As my husband and I seek to build a business in a culture where everyone looks out entirely for their own interest, this was a powerful reminder of how to sustain lasting client relationships as well as having long-standing faithful employees that are motivated because they feel well-respected and valued.
Chapters:
1: The Most Forgotten Element of Success (The Power of Respect)
2: It All Starts At Home (The Power of Respect at Home)
3: The Glue That Keeps Us Together (The Power of Respect in Relationships)
4: Taming the Blackboard Jungle (The Power of Respect at School)
5: The Best Business Tool—and It’s Free! (The Power of Respect in Business)
6: The Leadership Magnet (The Power of Respect for Leaders)
7: It’s on the Inside (The Power of Self-Respect)
Fresh, practical, well-researched, straightforward and inspiring, The Power of Respect is filled with take-away tips that can be followed by anyone who is desiring to affect change in their personal life, relationships and work environment.
As a quick and refreshing read, you will be encouraged to apply the powerful tool of respect and to put it to the test in your relationships.
