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​Earning Trust (Part 1)

John Maxwell says that the number one responsibility of a leader is to earn trust with his or her people. Trust is an attitude that allows people to rely on, have confidence in, and feel sure about people and things. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we’re starting a new series called “Earning Trust,” in which you’ll learn seven keys to gaining the confidence of your team.

Part one covers the first two keys. John shares the importance of consistency and accurate, open communication. He begins with these two points because they establish a foundation of confidence and security.  

Our BONUS resource for this series is the Earning Trust Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by clicking “Download the Bonus Resource” below.

References:

The Leader’s Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell (Pre-order)

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership  by John C. Maxwell

The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader  by John C. Maxwell

Everyone Communicates, Few Connect  by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

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