It’s about self-interest and competing, rather
than serving and caring. It’s about motivating, rather than
inspiring, and controlling instead of unleashing potential.
But in the new world of work, this leadership style is
outdated. The game is changing and it’s not enough
anymore to just motivate. We must adapt to what is more
timely and relevant—a “Trust & Inspire” leadership model.
A “Trust & Inspire” leader knows that building trust with their
employees is absolutely essential to the success of their
team and the organization, but knowing where to start can
be difficult. The best way to build trust is to model it.
It starts from the inside out; a leader’s job is to go first.
Whether you’ve already created an environment of strong
trust in your organization, or your teams sputters with
suspicion—it depends on your leaders. Implement these
seven steps to create conditions in which trust can flourish
in your organization.
