Make a list of three people you admire; three people who exhibit the values you feel are important to be happy and successful. Pick the first three that come to mind; living or dead. Preferably those you have known personally — and they know you — but they can be someone you have observed or
Author: Captain George Dom, USN(Ret)
In mid-2015, I began a new position as the leader of a relatively small team of 12 people that had suffered through several years of poor leadership. The culture was rife with mistrust and unhappiness. Upon arrival, I began to apply the 5C’s in order to build trust and positive momentum. Character Commitment Competence Connection Communication First,
“Lead from the front.” “You go first.” “Set the example.” “Be the change you want to see in the world.” So you want to be a High-Trust Leader? And you want to develop a high-trust culture in order to truly achieve the exceptional results with a high performance organization? Well, then… you have to go
Communication is the lubricant of the high-trust engine. In a dynamic relationship when communication is lacking, trust is in jeopardy. During a Blue Angel airshow, the leader is making routine radio transmissions regarding where the formation is and what is coming next (“We’re behind the crowd, setting up the Diamond Roll maneuver”). These messages reassure
Thanks to Jeff Haden, below are ten things you can say to help build CONNECTION so the other person — your boss, your teenager, your spouse, your direct report — feels understood. When they feel understood, the window of TRUST begins to open. 1. “Here’s what I’m thinking.” You’re in charge, but that doesn’t mean