Feb 08 2021| Leadership | trust
by Phil Eyre Founder
‘She produced a technically strong report; it had all the data in the right places and her conclusions were reasonable. But she came across as arrogant, uncaring and managed to put everyone’s backs up. The result was that no-one accepted her conclusions. It was a dreadfully awkward meeting.’ [stated by one of our clients, 29/1/2021].
Relatability is a key factor in developing trusting relationships and trustworthy leadership. There are many factors that can be overlooked, but even the small things like giving praise or sharing your own mistakes can help people build trust in you as a leader.
A friend of mine, and influencer in my life, puts it like this: ‘The true currency of business is relationships, not money.’ (Matt Bird, Founder of Relationology International). Here are a few tactics to consider: