Similar to building trust, to build respect and influence, you have to ______.

• A. Give Respect and Influence
• B. Demand Respect
• C. Withhold Respect
• D. Ignore Feedback

Answer: (A)

Respect and influence grow when you extend respect to others first. By treating people with dignity, listening actively, recognizing their contributions, and following through on your commitments, you model the behavior you want to see and create a foundation of trust and credibility. When people feel respected, they are more open, cooperative, and willing to consider your guidance, which strengthens your ability to influence. Trying to demand respect can trigger defensiveness and erode trust. Withholding respect or ignoring feedback signals that you won’t engage with others, which damages relationships and weakens influence. So giving respect consistently and backing it up with reliable actions is how you build both respect and influence.