First, a definition of TRUST:
1.
reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence
Rather than treating TRUST as an esoteric concept, I'd like to suggest that you think about the questions below to help you become aware of how your leadership style may be impacted by your level of trust in yourself as a leader, in those around you who share your journey, and in the broader concept of the 'universe'.
Your answers to the questions that follow are designed to trigger insight and awareness. ...there are no right or wrong answers.
SELF: How well do you trust yourself as a leader? - To what extent do you understand your role and how it connects to the broader goals of your organization?
- How well are you able to articulate your vision? How can you tell when your vision is understood?
- How do you know that your expectations and timelines are understood and agreed to?
OTHERS: How much do you trust your team? - What do you know unequivocally about those you lead? (i.e. their integrity, their motivation, their work ethic)
- What are the top 2 traits of each team member?
- How well do the team assignments match up with top traits identified above?
- To what level do each team member's 'loves' (from the previous Second Cup) connect up to their assigned tasks?
THE UNIVERSE: In what way does the universe conspire to impact your success?
- How does your belief system drive your thoughts on a higher power or the greater universe?
- In general, do you come from a place of abundance? Or scarcity? Is the glass half full or half empty?
- When one door closes..............does ANYTHING open? (another door, a window, a peep hole?)
Your ability to trust will have a direct impact on how effectively you can lead versus stay mired down in the minutia of your workplace.
