Trust is the foundation on which all successful businesses and relationships stand. As a leader, you are the most important aspect of your business. You set the tone in your company and model the behaviors and business values that others imitate. Whether you realize it or not, one of those values is trustworthiness and how it relates to your business. Leadership requires that you show trust in yourself and your team to achieve the business outcomes you hope for. Let’s dive deeper into four ways displaying trust will positively influence your company. 1. Your Trust Impacts Your … [Read more...]
Leadership Starts With Self-Trust
The circle of trust starts with you. Do you know the best place to begin the circle of trust as a leader? It’s with you. When you make promises to yourself — things you want to accomplish, personal goals you set — following through on those promises develops your own self-trust. As you develop your trust in your own abilities and commitment to follow through, the circle expands to include those in your business. Your clients and team members will know you are a person who does what you say you are going to do. This can only result in positive outcomes like increased … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Take Better Initiative as a Leader
Take action to prepare for the future. The bottom line is true leaders never stop finding ways to remain innovative and in charge of their business, team, and life. It’s the difference between where you currently are and where you’d like to be. Are there areas where you could take more initiative? Today, I want to share how to take better initiative. Step One: Begin with the End in Mind Whenever you decide to start something new, a clear vision of the desired result should be in view. If you don’t have a concise idea of what the outcome will be, you’re more likely to never start or … [Read more...]
Create the Path to Great Working Relationships With These 4 Steps
Fear of having a direct conversation is a common thread that shows up in many teams. I have been fortunate over the years to work with teams from across the country. One common thread that shows up for many is the fear of having direct conversations with their co-workers, be it supervisors or subordinates. When you withhold your true feelings and observations of the co-worker's productivity and forego expressing the needs of the business and the responsibilities of the person's position, this sets everyone up for failure vs. freedom. By not creating a relationship of clarity and trust … [Read more...]
Leadership Tips for Having Tough Conversations
As business leaders, we often find ourselves in the uncomfortable position of having the tough conversations. Few people enjoy confrontation, and technology has made it way too easy to avoid direct discussions, especially when the subject matter is uncomfortable. Facing a tough conversation? Here are a few tips to help you prepare. Do you have a go-to communication tip to share? We would love to hear it, please share in the comments below, or on our Facebook Page. … [Read more...]
