To earn respect, it's important to show that you know your stuff. People will respect and listen to you, if they know you are knowledgeable in your field.  Discuss your experience. Without showing off, let your employees understand how long you've been in the business and what you have achieved while you were there. Not only will they have a better understanding of why you're sitting in the boss' chair, but they'll be more excited to be a part of your team and will admire you. Act professionally. Though you may be the boss, you should still be cordial to all of your employees.  You should also still meet the basic standards of professionalism such as; dressing appropriately, coming to work and meetings on time, and communicating in a professional manner. Whether you're the CEO of a company or the manager of a team of four people, it's important to make your expectations "crystal" clear from the beginning.  Have a Code of Conduct or an Expectation Notice that you can point to which shows employees how to act. Give feedback based on their work, and relate it with your Code of Conduct. If you're working on a project, your goals and expectations should be clear from the beginning.  Then your employees will be more motivated and not confused. It is preferable to have your goals down in written form. Don't change your instructions in the middle of a project. Though some adjustments in the workplace are necessary, it's important to not only be clear about your expectations, but to also be consistent. If you change your mind about what you want halfway through a meeting, your employees may not take you seriously, or they might be frustrated. Though it's important to be firm, you should still leave some room for the considerations of others.  This way you won't look like a dictator. Also, there's a lot you can learn from your employees, which might help your business thrive.  Ask for feedback. It's important to ask for feedback after you've wrapped up a project, set up guidelines during a meeting, or you have thrown a...

TL;DR in Indonesian:
Jadilah panutan yang baik. Perjelas aturan dan ekspektasi Anda. Terima masukan. Beri hadiah untuk karyawan yang bekerja dengan baik. Jadilah pemimpin yang disukai.