Trust and Leadership
Angie Paskevicius
Chair | Non-Executive Director | Executive Coach | Experienced CEO
Many years ago, I read Stephen Covey’s book?The Speed of Trust?and attended a workshop that was designed around building trust in teams. Covey’s work has always resonated with me as a leader, as I believe that trust is the basis of every relationship, whether at work or in your personal life. Recently I’ve spent some time revisiting this when working with a client in my coaching practice.
“Trust is the operating system of every relationship.” - Stephen Covey
Why is trust so important for leaders?
Trust is one of the key ingredients in establishing your credibility as a leader. It is essential to building an effective team where people feel safe to communicate openly, to innovate, to share information and to be vulnerable. With high levels of trust, the team becomes stronger, more cohesive and ultimately, more productive.
How can you build a culture of trust?
There is a great deal written about how to build a culture of trust as a leader. Covey’s list of ‘13 Behaviours of a High Trust Leader’ is worth reading.?
In my experience as a leader, it is possible to build a strong culture of trust within teams and organisations. It takes time, focus and a genuine interest in the people who you are working with.
As a leader, the following are critical things to do to build a culture of trust:
1.?????Act with integrity;
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2.?????Lead by example;?
3.?????Listen and communicate openly and consistently;
4.?????Demonstrate care and respect;
5.?????Encourage and recognise good work; and
6.?????Provide constructive feedback and encouragement.
‘Trust is built in very small moments’??
- Brene Brown
‘Trust takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to repair’??- Unknown
Angie’s career spans over 30 years as a senior executive, business owner, executive coach, chair and non-executive director in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Angie operates from a strong values base and is passionate about helping people reach their potential?through bringing their whole selves to their careers, for an authentic and aligned leadership journey.?Find out more?about Angie’s story and her personal coaching for executives?at?https://www.angiepaskevicius.com
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2 年This is so important! Thanks for sharing!
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2 年An interesting and timely summary Angie. With the passing of our Queen who’s stability and trustworthy continuity ensured trust, the Commonwealth peoples will need assuring in this light.
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2 年Thanks very much for such a wonderful summary of what really matters Angie. To be in a leadership role is a privilege. Trust is a critical factor in building psychologically safe work places.?
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2 年Well said Angie! In the same vein, I find Lencioni's five behaviors of a cohesive team place trust as the foundation block on which constructive conflict, commitment, accountability and results are braced.