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About Dave Tippett

Dave Tippett is the Director of On Site Learning and Consulting for The Employers’ Association. Dave has been a Certified Facilitator for the Appreciation at Work training for several years.

Do You Really Want Tolerance…Or Respect?

July 20, 2015 10:08 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

“Tolerance is something you have for alcohol or someone with body odor…versus focusing on Respect.  Respect demands more. It demands an active role.” I first heard this unique view on tolerance from speaker and author Bruce Jacobs, speaking about his book, “Race Manners.” His basic premise is that you should never let yourself get away with simple tolerance. You don’t want to feel merely tolerated, and neither do others. For example, when I come home at night after a long day of training, I hope my wife is not looking out the window as I drive up and saying to... Continue reading...