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1 BIG IDEA
Trust isn’t optional—it’s the strategic foundation of leadership that lasts. If you want results that scale and a team that thrives, you need to lead with trust at the center.
4 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Understand what trust actually requires from you as a leader—beyond likability.
- Recognize common trust breakers and learn how to repair them with humility.
- Model trust to shape your team culture and create psychological safety.
- Revisit your Core Values to align your leadership with what matters most.
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where is trust strong in my leadership—and where is it fragile?
- Have I unintentionally broken trust in ways that need repair?
- What daily habits reinforce the culture of trust I want to build?
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