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This is neither a rant against Trump nor is it a pro-Trump article. As a trusted expert, I want to understand why he was trusted with the highest office in the most powerful nation on earth. This is my perspective of why people voted for him. If you have been following my articles, you know … Read more
Did you know most motorcycle accidents aren’t the fault of the motorcycle driver? Two thirds of all motorcycle fatalities are caused by the car driver. The car driver’s usual response is they just didn’t see the motorcycle until it was too late. The motorcycle driver might have been right, but how did that help the … Read more
Do you trust yourself? Are you trusted by others? I’ve had the privilege of speaking to many strong leaders in business, government, finance and education, and asked a question that’s changed my understanding of leadership and the role of trust, particularly self-trust. I do not trust people who don’t love themselves and yet tell me, … Read more
For 4 months they had been putting in 12-16 hour days, 6 days a week. Birthdays were missed and relationships suffered, but the spoken and unspoken message was that the experience gained on this – a complex international project – would be a boon to their careers. Then rumors started surfacing that there were going … Read more
Consciously and deliberately building trust is important. Think of it as “show and tell” for grownups but with much bigger consequences than a grade on an elementary school report card. The evaluation you get can affect whether or not people are willing to follow you and how well you succeed in your career. People will … Read more
“The only way to make a man trustworthy is to trust him.” – Henry Stimson- You’ve heard of the old adage: “We do business with people we know, like and trust.” I would add that we elect our officials and hire our staff for the same reason. The good news is this: you got your … Read more
A training company – I’ll call it XYZ – teaches management and leadership skills. On their website, they advertise courses that show how to create organizational success by improving relationships through positive communication, teamwork, stress management, and the ABC’s of supervision. Yet in one year they had a staff turnover of over 50%. People who … Read more
According to a study by Deloitte, over 1/3 of employees will look for a new job when the economy improves. 48% of the reason to move: loss of trust in their employers How good is the trust in your organization? Is it enough to keep good people? How do you know? Imagine a tank of … Read more