Close to Home (DI Fawley 1) by Cara Hunter

Hi - I'm reading "Close to Home: The 'impossible to put down' Richard & Judy Book Club thriller pick 2018 (DI Fawley 1)" by Cara Hunter and wanted to share this quote with you.

"Madigan told us,’ says Daisy slowly, her small face white to the lips, ‘that respect is something you have to earn. You get it because of the things you’ve done. You’ve never done anything. You’re not even pretty any more. That’s why Daddy’s looking for someone else. He’s going to get a new wife and I’m going to get a new mummy.’ It happens before Sharon even knows what she’s doing. The hand raised, the stinging slap, the red angry mark. She staggers a moment, horrified. Not just at what she’s done, but at the look on her daughter’s face. The cold, hard, triumphant look. ‘You’re not my mother,’ whispers Daisy. ‘Not any more. I’d rather die than be like you.’ Then she turns, picks up her school bag and walks away. ‘Daisy? Daisy! Come back here at once!’ A door upstairs bangs shut and the music starts. Thud thud thud through the thin boards. Sharon goes to the sink and pours herself a glass of water with a shaking hand, and when she turns again Leo is standing there, watching her. ‘You’ve got blood on you,’"

Respect, that's similar to something I've been saying for years.

You can't demand respect because of your position.

You have to earn it.

If your employees don't trust you because of your Deceit, Hypocrisy & Lies, then you are not going to earn their respect.