My dad taught me "respect is earned, not given". I'm not exactly sure why this concept has fallen out of favor in society, but the idea we should respect someone purely because they made it to a high-ranking position/title is ludicrous. You should determine respect for people because of their behavior and actions, regardless of their wealth, influence, or job title. In fact, this is a hallmark of the way technical roles in much of the industry works that makes it so pleasant to me. I have garnered respect in my career because I get shit done, not because I've ever had a fancy title.