Trust really is the most important and valuable leadership connector but as the book says it’s the hardest to achieve and can take time. My leader has potential to earn everyone’s trust but currently I don’t believe she is capable of make some hard decisions. Like letting certain personnel go or switching someone’s job if they are an ineffective leader. I gave my principal two years of caution before deciding what kind of leader she was and right now she’s in the positive relationship building category that lacks the rigor and discipline necessary to produce better academic results.
I would say I’m personally a trustworthy person but in reality I know there are times when I like to gossip or complain to others. If I decide to go into a leadership position I’m going to have to watch what I’m saying and keep it positive instead of whining about this or that. I will also need to avoid spreading gossip and stick to the facts or hard evidence. Being a leader always comes down to the evidence collected.
I think no one is perfect and we all have to be careful about gossiping or talking about others. As a leader, we are held to higher standards.
ReplyDeleteI have become very aware of how negative attitudes and comments affect me, how I react towards other, and how I do my job! I need to battle the negativity and stay positive so I can be the best I can be as a leader and as a person. Trust is hard to gain but so necessary in our relationships! We need to stay positive!
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