 A few weeks ago, we discussed respect and leadership, specifically addressing one of the Navy's 10 signature behaviors, treat every person with respect. Retired Navy Chaplain Nick Hamilton wrote in to add that respect is a mitigating factor with mental health issues, commands in which people do not feel respected can have a higher incidence of suicidal thoughts, ideations, and completions. Conversely, when people are respected members of their teams, it creates a protective factor against such risks. Even when personal issues and mental health issues arise, leaders who respect their followers will also respect that people have real problems and real struggles and may need help but not know how to ask. With protection providing yet another good reason to treat others with respect, how will you check that respect is valued inside your command or organization? Lead well this week.