The Power of Respect in Unpredictable Times with Dr. Gena Cox

Dr. Gena Cox returns to explore the power of respect in transforming workplaces and society. In this candid and timely conversation, Gena shares her Respect Ethos Framework, explains how respect fuels innovation, and reflects on how societal shifts have redefined her “great work.” Whether you're a leader, collaborator, or change-seeker, this episode will inspire and challenge you to think deeper about how we go about being human.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What it truly means to be seen, heard, and valued
• Respect vs. DEI: What's missing in traditional models
• How fear shuts down innovation and collaboration
• Why leaders must go beyond performance to focus on human experience
• Respect as a form of activism and resistance

BIO

For over 20 years, Dr. Gena Cox, an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and thought leader, has guided business leaders in building psychologically healthy cultures. Gena’s R-E-S-P-E-C-T Ethos™ framework helps leaders grow profitable businesses, enhance their leadership impact, and break down barriers to employee collaboration and innovation. Gena is named to the prestigious Thinkers50 Global Top 50 Coaches list and has earned many awards as the author of Leading Inclusion. She writes about the intersection of psychology and leadership for top-tier media, including Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. Gena earned her PhD in I/O Psychology from the University of South Florida.

LINKS

Opt-In: 25 Ways Anyone Can Help Build A Culture of Respect - https://www.genacox.com/25ways

My POV & research page: https://genacox.com/respect/

Latest Forbes article about respect: https://www.forbes.com/sites/genacox/2025/05/06/7-ways-to-win-respect-as-a-power-advantage-when-stakes-are-high/

Connect with Gena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genacox/