Debra S. Weatherspoon is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She relocated to Houston, Texas after Katrina. She is a graduate of Delhi University and HBCU. Debra graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting. She also graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with an MBA. She retired as senior auditor of the Department of Defense. After 35 years of service, Debra was VP of membership of the American Federation of Government Employees Union and, additionally, the regional treasurer. She has served in numerous financial capacities and many civic public service and private organizations. Debra is also a neighborhood and community activist. 

 

In this episode, Dr. Gaye Lang and Debra S. Weatherspoon discuss:

• Respect and professionalism

• Benefits of avoiding gossip

• How to model respectful behavior

Key Takeaways: 

• A respectful workplace involves being non-judgmental, showing professional courtesy and manners, respecting privacy, being helpful, listening well, and avoiding gossip, conflict, and petty behavior.

• Respect, good manners, being non-judgmental, and avoiding gossip can reduce stress, and increase productivity, creativity, collaboration, goal achievement, and motivation in the workplace.

• Model respectful behavior, initiate private conversations to address issues, and treat others as you want to be treated.

 

“We should always remember the golden rule - treat people as you want to be treated. Take that to the workplace and to any organization that you are involved in, that will be positive in any arena.” - Debra S. Weatherspoon

 

Connect with Debra S. Weatherspoon:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-sterling-weatherspoon-mba-7446763/ 

 

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KEY WORDS: 

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.  

Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla

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