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7 Steps to Make Leadership Simple

Saturday, July 9th, 2011
Being a real leader is more than just a place on an org chart

In an earlier blog post entitled “No Trust = No Leader”, I explained the importance of trust in a leaders relationship with his or her team. Those in a position of authority know that they must earn the respect and trust of their team to be effective.

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No Trust = No Leader

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

Trust must be earned.

From my own business experiences and in my role as a motivational business speaker, I have learned that one of the most important tools a leader has at their disposal is trust. Without it, you’re not leading; you’re just going for a walk in the park. Think about it, if your team doesn’t trust you, why would they follow you or even listen to you? When I am in my role as a professional keynote speaker, I explain that without their trust, a team will not respond to even the simplest request from their leader, let alone the hard ones which require extra effort on their part. The fate of a business can be tied to the level of trust a team has in its leader.

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