Monthly Archives: June 2011

Do You Have Truth Decay?

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

Winston Churchill once pointed out that people occasionally stumble over the truth, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened. The great American author and humorist, Mark Twain, opined that many people must regard truth as their … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Behavior That Builds Trust

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

In a webinar (Four Leadership Behaviors That Build or Destroy Trust) I conducted last week for The Ken Blanchard Companies, I asked the participants to select one of four leadership behaviors that influenced them the most in building trust. With … Continue reading →

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Want to Build Trust? Speak Less and Listen More

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

“To answer before listening – that is folly and shame.” Proverbs 18:13 It’s easy for leaders to fall into the trap of thinking they need to have the answer to every problem or situation that arises. After all, that’s in … Continue reading →

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The Leader’s Role in Building Trust

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Whose responsibility is it to build trust in a leader-follower relationship? The leader! It’s up to the leader to make the first move to earn the trust of his/her followers. Not only does the leader have to earn trust, the leader … Continue reading →

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Three Levels of Trust – What Level Are Your Relationships?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

When it comes to trust, not all relationships are at the same level. Based on the context of the given relationship – professional, personal, family, social – each one can experience a different level of trust. There are three basic … Continue reading →

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