2.1.1.1 Our Point of View
2.1.1.1 Our Point of View
Respect is about showing regard or consideration for someone else. It is about recognizing the inherent worth and value of the other person, and honor that inherent worthiness through words, actions, and behaviors.
Right Behaviors
Right Behaviors
Show regard for the wishes, feelings, and rights of others
Respect diversity
Have two-way conversations
Welcome opinions, ideas, and feedback
Wrong Behaviors
Wrong Behaviors
Do not discriminate against others
Do not insult people or their ideas
Do not give your point of view without listening to others
Do not have a one-way communication
Brian Krzanich
Brian Krzanich
Respected Leader
Respected Leader
Former CEO, Intel
Brian Krzanich, succeeded in efforts to diversify his company as well as the tech industry. In 2015, he announced a $300 million Diversity in Technology initiative to increase representation of women and people of color in tech.
Under his leadership, Intel succeeded in diversifying its workforce by many metrics. In 2015, Intel hired more women (up 43%) and people from underrepresented communities (31%). Overall that year, diverse hiring increased from 40 to 43.1%.
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos
Less Universally Respected Leader
Less Universally Respected Leader
CEO, Amazon
Jeff Bezos's company has been accused by more than 550 Amazon employees for its “underlying culture of systemic discrimination, harassment, bullying, and bias against women and under-represented groups." In particular, they allege that there are pay gaps due to racial and gender discrimination, as well as discriminatory practices in promotions.
Amazon also faces lawsuits claiming it mistreated workers in its handling of the coronavirus pandemic at its facilities.
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