The Principal Engineer community in Amazon has a list of tenets. I think one of them puts it very eloquently.
Respect What Came Before
Respect What Came Before
When I was junior, I didn't respect much what came before...As I got experiences, I understood this need. I respect what came before, often people are surprised when I take that line.
The only problem is when people continue to do shit (even when hand carried through everything) and still have Pikachu faces when things go wrong, well these people and projects don't deserve respect.
Vouched in the hope that it'll benefit someone.
Technically Fearless
Lead with Empathy
Illuminate and Clarify
Flexible in Approach
Respect What Came Before
Learn, Educate, and Advocate
Have Resounding Impact
Each one has a one paragraph explanation but this gives you a taste.