Building trust with your employees is priceless.

Here are 6 ???????? that leaders at all levels can build trust in the workplace by aligning actions with words:

1. ?????????????????? ???????? ?????????? ???????? ???? ????????????. It comes from a conscious effort to walk your talk, keep your promises, and align your behavior with your values.

2. ???? ???????????? ?????? ????????????????????. Even when it’s difficult, tell the truth. Communicate facts while being considerate of their effort and sensitivity to their feelings.

3. ???????????????? ???????????? ?????? ?????????? ?????? ??????????????????????????. Use a variety of feedback tools to ensure everyone’s voice can be heard. You must engage in vulnerable dialogue with employees.

4. ???? ????????????????????. Consistently doing what you say you’ll do builds trust over time. Keeping commitments must be the essence of your behavior, day after day.

5. ?????????? ?????? ???????????????? ?????? ????????. Nothing speaks more loudly about the culture of an organization than the leader’s behavior. If you say teamwork is important, reinforce the point by collaborating across teams and functions. Always show gratitude and grace.

6. ?????????? ???? ????????????????????????????. When you acknowledge your mistakes as well as successes, employees see you as credible. You can encourage honest dialogue and foster accountability.