All associates of any company are expected to treat others and be treated, with respect. Companies that value a culture of respect, like Marvin Keller, have higher levels of productivity, less turnover, better morale, and greater success overall. This is a source of great strength that flows throughout MK and leads to trust, which is the foundation of good professional relationships.
Respect is a major element of Professionalism and Teamwork. Trucking requires a lot of teamwork and being disrespectful is rude, unprofessional, disruptive, and causes chaos. Showing you care is the best way to help the team and help our customers. To paraphrase a popular proverb “The attitude you project to others will be reflected back at you” and “What you give is what you get.” If it seems everyone treats you poorly, it is probably you, not them. This is also called arrogance, and arrogant people tend to know “everything about everything” and end up making a bunch of mistakes causing grief for everyone on the team.
MK believes that associates who are valued and recognized for their accomplishments are more successful and engaged in their careers. Treating everyone fairly and being respectful of their input and ideas goes a long way toward company success. An open line of communication ensures that problems are addressed early and resolved before they spin out of control. Disagreements happen and should be done constructively and not in a condescending manner. During conflict, a respectful person knows there is another side to the story and uses common sense to get the truth, plus understands this could be a chance to learn something new. There are personality traits of humility and humbleness found here.
In closing, more respect is better so keep the LOADS of RESPECT coming at MK! And thanks for taking a moment to reflect on this article and consider how we all can improve. Be sure to pass along your ideas to your DM.