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Principle Spotlight: Mutual Respect

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Scott Leaf standing in front of the Principles of Community Poster with a spinner attached
Scott Leaf, project manager, helps to Spin the Dial on our Principles of Community

Providing action and intentionality to our shared Principles. Welcome to a monthly series where each month the Workplace Inclusion and Belonging unit spins the dial and spotlights one of UC ANR Principles of Community and turns intention into action.

Join in the unpacking of a new principle every month, learn practical ways to incorporate these values into our daily work, and read highlighted stories of ANR colleagues making a difference. Whether you’re looking to enrich your experience, build inclusive connections, or simply start your month with purpose, you’ll find motivation and achievable ideas right here.

Let’s move beyond words and create a more vibrant, respectful, and welcoming UC ANR community—one principle, and one action, at a time.

MUTUAL RESPECT

We empower our community to bring their authentic selves and unique contributions to ANR by centering respect in all actions and interactions. 

“To be aware and present with each other at work is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.” – Dalai Lama

Actions in the Workplace
  • Use language that brings people into a conversation even when there are differing sides.
  • Being considerate with how we open space for each other.
  • Being fully present without distractions during meetings