People who command respect

I'm not talking about celebrities of the arts, sports, politics or science. I'm talking about those that I truly admire for their attitude and their accomplishments day-in, day-out. The individuals that “deliver” the goods no matter what, that don't use excuses as a crutch, that regularly exceed expectations and are always smart enough to think twice before making outlandish promises.

It's also about what some folks accomplish in relation to their potential or their innate abilities; that's right, getting a maximum output off limited resources. They generally don't boast about their performance, are nice and stay humble. These are the one that deserve our respect; period.