Profiles In Leadership - Taking The Right Steps

create a stable foundation that supports both personal growth and organizational success.

Reference: Jackson, J. (2023, February 10). My leadership philosophy: Part 4 — The power of relationships. Medium . Retrieved from https://medium.com/@jacksonlead/my leadership-philosophy-part-4-the-power-of relationships-fe589259c52f

Building Trust: The Foundation of Relationships

Trust is the currency of leadership; it truly offers a substantial return on investment. With trust, your influence is limitless, and your effectiveness remains intact. Trust is not granted automatically—it must be earned through consistent actions and behaviors that show integrity, reliability, and care. 1. Integrity : Say what you mean and do what you say. Integrity builds trust because it ensures consistency between your words and actions. Leaders who lack integrity quickly erode trust, often beyond repair. 2. Reliability : 90% of life is showing up. A consistent commitment to showing up and following through on commitments builds deep trust. People trust leaders who are dependable and whom they can count on in both good times and bad.

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