Welcome to the September 2006 edition of   “Leadership:  It’s All About Trust.”

 An on-line newsletter from Ellen Castro that addresses

 leadership in today’s 24/7 world.

Today’s Leaders

Leadership is ALL about TRUST.  Trust results in higher morale, greater productivity, increased innovation and commitment leading to SUCCESS in all its many forms.

 Whether in the US , Europe or Africa , mis-trust fosters lousy morale, reduced productivity, higher absenteeism and good employees fleeing to the competition.

Seven global destroyers of trust are …

 Exhibiting a lack of integrity and character.

• Taking credit while passing blame.

• Having a “convenient” memory.

• Displaying a condescending and/or arrogant attitude and demeanor.

• Demonstrating an inability to follow through on commitments and promises.

• Not showing common courtesy or decency

• Undermining the confidence of followers.

  You reap what you sow.  What are you reaping?  Fear and compliance, or TRUST and COMMITMENT?

   

Questions for Reflection

 What is de-motivating your followers?

 Is it you?

The choice is ALWAYS yours … choose wisely.

 

Feel free to share this with a colleague or friend.  Your comments and thoughts are always appreciated … I am always learning.  Until next time, choose wisely.

 

Ellen Castro is a bestselling author of Spirited Leadership … 52 Ways to Build Trust on the Job and Tortilla Soup for the Spirit.  She holds an EdM from Harvard University and an MBA from SMU where she currently serves as an instructor for the Business Leadership Center.  In addition to Ellen’s coaching, consulting, speaking and writing, she is a REALTOR® for Keller Williams.  She can be reached at 214.750.7718 or ellen@ellencastro.com.  Please visit www.EllenCastro.com.

 

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