The book suggests many great ways to build trust in a school or work environment. I really love the part that walks about not gossipping. How often do we go into the lunch room or work room and listen to someone complaining. First of all, it makes a negative environment. Secondly, if word gets out that you were a part of the conversation, people are going to lose respect for you.
We need to make a conscious effort to not partake in gossip. We lose trust when we are associated with gossip. As a leader, you need to promote positive relationships. Negative comments and conversation will just deflate the morale on campus. We need to lead by example at all times!
Gossip is a killer, ALWAYS. This chapter gave me some great tools to assess how my attitude and behaviors may be perceived and affect my credibility as a leader. Good post Matt.
ReplyDeleteI agree the gossip bug is very dangerous! Great comment: As a leader, you need to promote positive relationships. Thanks Matt!
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