Sometimes we don’t have time to respond to every request from everybody for which we are responsible. But, availability is crucial. It is important for people to feel that they can have personal access to their leaders.
Sure, face-to-face discussions are not always possible, however with today’s technological advances, it has become easier to connect with […]
Ethics, character, moral intelligence…some people think these concepts seem old-fashioned. Some leaders cut corners, bend the rules, or shade the truth because they are afraid they might miss opportunities.
Leaders need to build their reputation on an ethical foundation. When the economy gets tough and it gets harder and harder to hit the numbers, sometimes ethics […]
When someone has lied to you, it can make you sick to your stomach. You may still have to work with them.
How do you restore trust once it has been broken?
Well it won’t be easy and it won’t happen quickly. It is disorienting when trust has been broken. It is sobering to face future interactions […]
Have you noticed that some people in your department have a thin skin, no sense of humor, and take everything so personally?
Maybe trust has been damaged.
Trust can be damaged or destroyed in many ways. Trust is damaged when laughing at, not with, the other person, talking behind each other’s backs, gossiping or openly moralizing about […]
You may be getting along with some of your colleagues, however, you may be struggling with a few of your new relationships.
How do you maintain the trust that you have established?
Establishing and maintaining trust requires us to be trusting and trustworthy. Trust is established through a series of trusting and trustworthy actions.
If a person takes […]