firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone
Jan Rutherford
Executive Coach | Speaker | Author | Expedition Leader | Co-host, The Leadership Podcast
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The definition above is that of trust.
It’s the subject that comes up with my clients more than any other topic. You can probably recall from Lencioni’s “Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” that trust is the foundation upon which healthy conflict, accountability, commitment and results is built. It’s hard to come by, easy to lose, and when it’s strong, it works like human epoxy.
The picture above is me with two of my best, life-long friends. They say a good friend is someone you could call at three in the morning with a problem, and they’d be there for you. That’s true in our case, and I consider myself pretty lucky.
You’ve no doubt read the research that the secret to living a longer, healthier, happier life isn’t just diet, and exercise. It’s good friends. People you can count on. People you trust. People who are there for you when you’re down. And you would drop everything and do the same for them.
What about work? And work friends? Is there such a thing?
At a recent workshop with a team of executives, we talked about removing complexities and making things simple to execute. At the heart of their desire, was aligned expectations.
Which meant authentic, two-way communication where what was said (and expected) was what was heard (and delivered).
Trust.
Trust in the form of...
It’s a matter of realizing these are things that can’t be easily measured, but they matter. They require an investment in really getting to know someone first, as a person.
When you have these human capital intangibles, you get a team that can demonstrate grit; show a sense of duty to one another; has an aligned focus; and is unbound with a spirit of audacity to do things that didn’t seem possible.
So… it’s as simple and as hard as that.?Connecting with people, which means making time. That means breaking our addiction to busy.
What do think creates the trust you’d like to see for today’s virtual, asynchronous, and complex world?
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Your Suggestion?
Along with my co-author, Jacquie Jordan, we have a book coming out next year on “Becoming a Self-Reliant Leader.” During a Crucible? expedition recently, I recorded a short video for each chapter.
What do you think is the best way to use those videos??
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The Leadership Podcast
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Online Courses
I know there are tons of leadership resources out there, and I have tried to make the 200 videos I’ve recorded standout from the normal green screen, studio, teleprompter production. Most of courses were filmed on leadership expeditions I call Crucibles?. I think the lessons are timely, and the scenery in Patagonia, Alaska, Utah, Colorado and Oregon is pretty stunning! Click HERE for access to all of them!
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Jan Rutherford is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. An author, former Green Beret, and founder of?Self-Reliant Leadership??- he also leads Crucible? wilderness expeditions with executives and military veterans.
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2 年I love this post. Truth and trust go hand in hand. Thank you Jan.?
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2 年While I prefer cross country it looks like downhill fun at Keystone Jan!
Empowered Growth through Insight, Strategy, and Change??Business Consultant, Certified Coach & Counsellor??Bridging Human Potential with Data-Driven Solutions??Advocate for Personal & Organizational Transformation
2 年Trust is where it starts. Without it, there will never be a solid foundation. Yes, it takes time to build it, something we often forget and expect someone to trust us on first contact. Yes, understanding is needed, and how often we do not understand ourselves, let alone the other person. And that's why projects like your Crucible expeditions allow us to accelerate this process, to open up more and understand better. Thank you Jan, for mentioning me. Along with Jim, keep up the great work. More people like you are needed.
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2 年I read this article this morning and had immense gratitude thinking of you, and then read your post. Grateful for all the ways you make lives more fulfilling, including mine. "Contrary to what many people might think, it's not career achievement, or exercise, or a healthy diet...these things matter. But one thing continuously demonstrates its broad and enduring importance: good relationships." https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-lifelong-power-of-close-relationships-11673625450?st=9gzwm7tayq6pm37&reflink=share_mobilewebshare