Build Trust, Credibility and Respect

Research by Dale Carnegie found that the emotional trigger that drives employee engagement is trust. Yet some statistics say that a staggering 40 percent of employees don’t trust management. This creates a conundrum, because employees are motivated by working in a trusting environment, yet too many times find themselves in one where they lack this foundation. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to avoid this gap by fostering a culture of trust, and that starts with building trust between yourself and each team member. A relationship grounded in trust spawn’s credibility and respect, which shores a culture that works harder together.