Respect means to honor the fact that the other person is different. Respect differences brings benefits because you learn something new from a person who disagrees with you—something you would not learn if they thought like you. 

When two or more people with diverse styles congregate, exchange views and knowledge, and learn from each other, synergy occurs.

But there is a catch: not all people who think differently have something to contribute to the discussion.

Take people who are fanatical and would not move an inch from their theory or agenda. They are not willing to learn anything different. They are opinionated and come to a meeting with conclusions they are not willing to change.

Here is a joke: a tiger and a donkey had a disagreement about the color of the lawn. The tiger said it is green. The ass said "No, it is blue"… and they argued and argued but could not come to an agreement. So, they went to the lion to decide who is right.

"The donkey," said the lion. “It is blue, and you, tiger, pay a thousand dollars of penalty.”

The tiger could not believe what he had just heard.

“How come, lion? You and I know the lawn is green, so why are you penalizing me?”

"Because you are wasting time with asses," said the lion.

Avoid people from whom you cannot learn anything, because they are not willing to learn anything from you. The rule for collaborative relationships is that they are based on mutual trust and respect.