A requirement for my CIS degree was an organizational development course.

It covered topics like organizational change management, talent and performance management, improving team dynamics, and continuous improvements.

I loved the class and found the content relevant and applicable in my work environment.

What made the course even better was the professor’s teaching style. She made a comment one day that really made an impression on me, “I’d rather be respected, than liked”.

I reflected on that statement over the next several months. At that time in my career, I felt like it was really important to be liked. I remember thinking, can’t I have both?

The distinction the professor was making is that she wanted to be acknowledged, respected and valued for her work at the university. Integrity and self-respect were top values.

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