Monday, October 17, 2011
Trust
Relationships with co-workers rely on the same principals as personal relationships. Trust is crucial in order for any productivity, teamwork, or goals can be reached. Trust can be difficult to achieve, but very easily lost. it is the role of an effective leader to constantly work at gaining and maintaining trust with a staff. Honesty is one way to foster trust. I look at my current principal and revel is how he has built strong relationships of trust with the staff. He is honest,even when it is difficult and uncomfortable. What I've learned from observing him is that honesty doesn't have to be brutal, but it does have to be respectful. My principal has a great way of being honest without demeaning anyone in the process. People appreciate it and therefore trust him and his decisions.
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Hi Marci- Your reminder that it is important for a leader to make an ongoing effort to maintain trust is such a good point. Sometimes, we forget that not only gaining respect and trust is important, but we must also foster relationships that we building to maintain an open conversation.
ReplyDeleteYou made a good point about honesty needing to be respectful. Sometimes people think honesty is brutal and it doesn't need to be. I believe it is more respectful to be upfront with someone, because bending the truth or sugar coating something gives the impression that you don't think they can handle it.
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