| I wish to to share some thoughts about how we can build the trust that is essential for great leadership . Many of the suggestions are well known to you all . Many ideas are well tried. However, I’ve found that so often amidst the chaos of life and work we forget the simple and powerful truths that matter most. So here are 11 thoughts about trust.1. Believe in what you do and do what you believe in . Communicate it to your team mates.2. Communicate, communicate, communicate. Frequent, honest communication builds trust. Poor communication is one of the key reasons of our failure.3. Trust is built one day, one interaction at a time, and yet it can be lost in a moment because of one poor decision. Make the right decision.4. Value long term achievements more than short term success.5.Focus more on your core principles and teammates loyalty than short term commissions and profits.6. Trust generates commitment; commitment fosters teamwork; and teamwork delivers results. When people trust their team members they not only work harder, but they work harder for the good of the team.7. Be honest! My mother always told me to tell the truth. She would say, “If you lie to me then we can’t be a strong family. So don’t ever lie to me even if the news isn’t good.”8. Become a coach. Coach your team at work. Guide people, help them be better and you will earn their trust.9. Show your teammates you care about them. When your teammates know you care about their interests as much as your own they will trust you. If they know you are out for yourself, their internal alarm sounds and they will say to themselves “watch out for that person.”10. Always do the right thing. We trust those who live, walk and work with integrity.11. When you don’t do the right thing, admit it. Be transparent, authentic and willing to share your mistakes and faults. When you are vulnerable and have nothing to hide you radiate trust. |
