High-Trust Leaders are respected and admired for their ability to stay true to their values and purpose amid the ups and downs of business cycles and the storms of life we all face. Character: They walk their talk; they live their values, even when tempted to sacrifice their integrity to relieve some of the pain
Category: Commitment
Commitment is grounded in purpose. It is the anchor that brings a diverse team together. In the military, we call it a “mission.” What is your mission? Is it crystal clear? What are your measures for success? Are your weekly and daily priorities centered on a mission or is your attention diffused by whatever stuff
COMMITMENT is grounded in a deep, intense, and clear purpose. Many people say they know their purpose in life. But when it is spelled out, it often is someone else’s purpose they’ve adopted — consciously or unconsciously — along the way. Many organizations assume they have a mission or purpose. “See, it’s over there, hanging
High-trust military leaders realize it is not about them, it’s about the mission. Many people aren’t aware that each U.S. service member swears an oath upon entering the Navy, Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force. And periodically thereafter. And many more people are not aware of the object of each Sailor’s, Soldier’s, Marine’s, and Airman’s
No one has any doubt you’ll show-up ready to play when the sun is shining, when you are rested and relaxed, when it’s convenient and everything is normal. What others want to know is “How will you behave when times are tough?” “Will you play when you’re hurt, discouraged, or worn-out?” “When we’re hit