Do Your People Trust You?
Inspiring someone starts with trust . Period.
In his best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , Stephen Covey states that trust is the #1 human motivation.
In today’s FUEL, define trust is “when people rely on others to help them achieve their goals and dreams.”
As a trusting relationship develops and growsIn the workplace, a subordinate will learn to accept a leader's instruction, judgement, and correction.
How do you get your people to trust you?
You and your leaders must serve your subordinates by:
- Connecting
on a personal and professional level
- Listening to understand, not to reply
- Preparing them to grow and find their purpose in life and in
their job
- Setting
the right expectations and confirming that they agree with them
- Holding
them accountable
- Demanding
excellence - get better daily!
- Rewarding
and recognizing them
- Disciplining them
People must see patience, balance and concern while you and your leaders are taking these actions.
Once your people consistently see these behaviors in you and your leadership over time, they will start to lean on you and trust your judgement and leadership. As a result, they will be more productive, take exceptional care of your customers and teammates, and be proactive in helping the company achieve its goals.
Their excellence at work will eventually flow into their households and impact their whole family!
When they trust you, they will be inspired by you!
BOTTOM LINE: We must get results! How do you get results?
By making a play today by inspiring people to TRUST you!
