Does your associates respect you?
Leading by example: the power of respect and teamwork in management.
I am from a different breed. Are you?
I believe showing respect is the first step toward gaining respect. As a manager, you have the ability to either manage or lead. I choose to lead by example.
The associates I work with feel a greater sense of respect when I roll up my sleeves and get in the trenches with them rather than simply delegating tasks. So much more gets accomplished when we work together.
We are a team!
Rebecca Wedde is an Assistant Store Manager at Food Lion in Roebuck, South Carolina, overseeing store operations and leading multiple departments. She advanced through grocery retail ranks following BiLo's acquisition by Food Lion. Beyond her role, Wedde actively supports community initiatives including Food Lion Feeds and local food banks since 2014. Recognized as one of South Carolina's Influential Women in 2026,…
