Bill Belichick said, "You earn your teammate's trust through your performance and your consistency every day. You earn that trust through dependable performance."
Trust is earned, not given.
• Transparency builds trust.
• Communication builds trust.
You build trust with others by investing time, effort, and honesty into your relationships.
How do you Build Trust?
• Start with Caring and Relationships - People want to know that you care about them, that you trust them, and that they can trust you. That happens when you invest time with each other and build bonds.
• Lead by Example - When you lead by example, your actions align with your words and you build trust through your consistent behavior. You set the standard and people follow that example.
• Communicate Openly and Actively - When you communicate actively and honestly, you establish a foundation of credibility and integrity. Transparent and active communication creates an environment of trust.
• Be a Person of Character - Keeping your promises and following through on commitments establishes reliability and fosters trust. Your actions need to line up with what you say.
• Admit your Mistakes - Acknowledging your mistakes and taking responsibility demonstrates honesty, humility, and builds trust. People want to know that they are dealing with an honest person who can be self-aware.
• Be Consistent and Authentic - Consistency in your actions and character builds predictability, dependability, and trust because people know who you are and the values you stand for. Upholding those standards, reinforces trust in your intentions and decision-making.