The book is a good read, structured around a comprehensive examination of trust—what it entails, why it matters, and how leaders can cultivate and leverage it to inspire their teams. We explored a wealth of real-world examples and case studies to illustrate the effects of trust on organizational culture, employee engagement, and overall performance. I particularly appreciate the practical strategies and actionable principles leaders can implement to build and sustain trust, emphasizing transparency, integrity, competence, and consistent behavior.
This book is not just about trust; it is a standard operating guide for leadership excellence, skillfully navigating the complex terrain of trust, illuminating critical roles in fostering inspiration, and driving organizational success. Through compelling insights and actionable strategies, the author empowers leaders to cultivate trust as a strategic asset, capable of propelling teams toward peak performance and innovation.
This book is a good resource for leaders at all levels who seek to cultivate trust-based relationships, inspire their teams, and navigate the complexities of modern leadership with integrity and effectiveness.
Takeaways
Trust and inspire leaders believe that:
1) People have greatness inside them and it’s the leader's job to bring it out.
2) People are whole people and leaders must inspire them.
3) There is enough for everyone, the leader elevates caring over competing.
4) Leadership is stewardship and leaders put service above self-interest.
5) Enduring influence is created from the inside out and as a leader, I lead from the front.
Leadership is stewardship, and leaders are stewards, a responsibility requiring the highest level of trust. The three stewardships of Trust & Inspire are:
1) Modeling – Who you are
2) Trusting – How you lead
3) Inspiring – Connecting to why
People are whole people with physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs that must be met in sequence.
My job as a leader is to put service over self-interest.
Leaders go first and lead from the front, we must show up and make an impact that continues in our absence. Enduring influence is created from the inside out.
People have greatness inside them, our job is to unleash their potential
There is enough for everyone so put caring over competing.