Trust-Building Behavior #3 – Create Transparency
The Third Trust-Building Behavior — Create Transparency The third trust-building behavior is “create transparency.” Being transparent is being open and honest about our motives and decisions. Do not try to hide your reasons for taking any particular action. Operate from the premise that what you see is what you get. When I consider this behavior, […]
Trust-Building Behavior #2 – Demonstrate Respect
The Second Trust-Building Behavior – Demonstrate Respect The second trust-building behavior is “demonstrate respect.” How does demonstrating respect build trust? This is a good place to stop and consider your definition of trust. Trust is one of the pillars of relationship — with anyone — with clients, co-workers, spouses, bosses, children and self. If it […]
Trust-Building Behavior #1 – Talk Straight
The First Trust-Building Behavior – Talk Straight! In this series of articles I will discuss behaviors that build or break trust, adapted from Stephen Covey’s, The Speed of Trust. If you want more education on the issue of trust, I highly recommend this book. If you want an in-depth, interactive learning experience on trust and […]
