The Platinum Rule
Learn about the Platinum Rule and how it expands on the Golden Rule by encouraging treating others as they want to be treated. This lesson helps you understand different personality standards and how to apply respectful, considerate behavior in professional settings to enhance teamwork and communication.
What is the platinum rule?
You’ve heard of the Golden Rule: Treat others as you want to be treated.
I think it’s incomplete. I think people actually operate by a higher standard. I propose the Platinum Rule: Treat others as THEY want to be treated.
How I got here
To understand how I got here, you have to understand that I have some particular personality traits that make the Platinum Rule relevant for me. I prefer directness. My bar for “done” is lower than yours. I like self-aware people and humor, and I prefer tough love. ...