Be considerate and kind to others. Treat them with respect, kindness and dignity. If you take away titles, positions, corner offices, organizational charts…in the end, we are all people and should treat each other that way.
Now, don’t confuse the previous statement with becoming a “doormat” for someone as there will always be a few people (a minority however) who may not earn your kindness and utmost respect.
It pays to be nice to the people you meet on the way up, for they are the same people you meet on the way down.
–Walter Winchell