This episode dives into the foundational principle of trust and how it's crucial for successful teamwork.

Key Points:

Without trust, other leadership principles fall apart.
It allows teams to function effectively and individuals to feel safe and perform at their best.

The Three Elements of Trust:

Transparency:
- Being open and honest in communication.
- Avoiding surprises and keeping people informed.
- Sharing what's appropriate, not oversharing or gossiping.
- Example: During return to office, many companies lacked transparency about their true motives.
Empathy:
- Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
- Acknowledging and validating how people respond to situations.
- Example: Leaders who lacked empathy during the work-from-home transition struggled to build trust.
Consistency:
- Showing up reliably and predictably.
- Being someone people can count on, even on bad days.
- Example: An unpredictable leader creates confusion and makes it hard to trust them.

Actionable Takeaways:

Reflect on which element of trust (transparency, empathy, consistency) you might be weakest at.
Identify areas where you can improve your trustworthiness within your team.

Bonus:

Sign up for a free one-on-one coaching session with Lindsay Lyman to discuss building trust in your specific situation. http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat

Stay tuned for part two of this series!

Additional resources:

Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat
3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager
One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense

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