Aretha Franklin sang about it. Rodney Dangerfield joked about it. And Jackie Robinson famously said, like him or not, he'd earned it.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

We are living in a period where respect is a neglected virtue — too often sacrificed in public discourse, online exchanges, and everyday interactions.

Robert L. "Bob" Dilenschneider aims to change that, even if only one interaction at a time. Bob is the founder of The Dilenschneider Group, which, since October 1991, has provided strategic advice and counsel to Fortune 500 companies, professional organizations, trade associations, educational institutions, and leading families and individuals around the world.

Bob's newest book, his 20th, is Respect: How to Change the World One Interaction at a Time. The book is a timely reflection on the urgent need for civility in an era of deep division.

Drawing on both his life and professional experience and the wisdom of 13 admired leaders, Respect outlines five practical strategies for restoring civility and rebuilding mutual understanding.

"It can feel like the world is broken," Bob acknowledges in his book. The solution, he believes, does not rest with political leaders or other highly influential individuals but with individuals, regular citizens, who can take steps to restore a culture of respectfulness.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Robert L. "Bob" Dilenschneider, The Dilenschneider GroupPosted: October 27, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 39:28 Episode: 14.21

Popular Books By Robert L. Dilenschneider:

• The Ultimate Guide to Power and Influence: Everything You Need to Know

• Character: Life Lessons in Courage, Integrity, and Leadership

• Decisions: Practical Advice from 23 Men and Women Who Shaped the World

Prior Monday Morning Radio Episodes Featuring Robert L. Dilenschneider:

• March 2025: Lou Gehrig, Winston Churchill, and Julia Child as Professional and Personal Role Models

• September 2023: A Proven Formula Anyone Can Use to Obtain Power and Wield Influence

• December 2021: The One Defining Trait Shared Early in Adulthood By 25 of History's Heroes

• January 2020: PR Strategist Robert L. Dilenschneider Looks to History for Decision-Maker Role Models