One of my favorite compliments from a fellow KCOU DJ was, "You command a lot of respect (at this station.)" My positive inner monologue upon hearing that from her was, "Thank you very much. I'm glad to hear that. That tells me that other DJs respect my work and find me approachable. I need to remember that and apply that to everything I do."
Have I fallen short in those ways at times? Sure. Over the course of a lifetime, how could I not? Sometimes, though, when I catch myself overreacting to some trivial nuisance, I'll remind myself, "Remember to act in a way that elicits respect."
