Brian, I am totally with you. I find trust on executive teams gets shortchange. "Breaking bread" and a drink does not equal trust. It's a start. It's a good way to create spaciousness. And the three things you lay out are the deeper work many shy away from. AND I love the trust fall image :). Use them a LOT in my non-profit work. I have to consider bringing that into my corporate work.
Brian, it’s like you’re reading my mind! I heard that quote about trust being earned in drops and lost in buckets recently - then I saw the recent Edelman barometer and have been meaning to post about it. Now, I get to comment on it and share your amazingly thoughtful and well-researched article on it. You rock, buddy!!!
100% on the Manager Effect. Trust-building leaders are priceless. The challenge for the C-suite is making sure these “trust bubbles” don’t just exist in small pockets of the company, but define the culture as a whole.
I spent years in an organization with little to no trust, and it created a cynical atmosphere where people just showed up to clock in and clock out.
I spent a little time in one and was glad to get out.
Brian, I am totally with you. I find trust on executive teams gets shortchange. "Breaking bread" and a drink does not equal trust. It's a start. It's a good way to create spaciousness. And the three things you lay out are the deeper work many shy away from. AND I love the trust fall image :). Use them a LOT in my non-profit work. I have to consider bringing that into my corporate work.
Brian, it’s like you’re reading my mind! I heard that quote about trust being earned in drops and lost in buckets recently - then I saw the recent Edelman barometer and have been meaning to post about it. Now, I get to comment on it and share your amazingly thoughtful and well-researched article on it. You rock, buddy!!!
Thanks Earl!
100% on the Manager Effect. Trust-building leaders are priceless. The challenge for the C-suite is making sure these “trust bubbles” don’t just exist in small pockets of the company, but define the culture as a whole.
Celebrating them and turning them into champions can work. Too often otherwise, they're the unsung heroes.