The Power of Trust

March 17, 2021 by Marsha Egan

Trust can be elusive. When someone is seen as being trustworthy, good things happen for that person and with that person. And the reverse can also be true; mistrust can form an invisible barrier to progress. Same with organizations.

Executive Summary

Executive coach Marsha Egan observes, "It is difficult to trust when there is no track record, no reason to trust. Humans are naturally cautious, and this caution can show up as either neutral or even mistrust in a work environment." Here, she offers some thoughts on how leaders can gain trust and also be more trusting—efforts that may remove invisible barriers to progress.
Executive SummaryExecutive coach Marsha Egan observes, “It is difficult to trust when there is no track record, no reason to trust. Humans are naturally cautious, and this caution can show up as either neutral or even mistrust in a work environment.” Here, she offers some thoughts on how leaders can gain trust and also be more trusting—efforts that may remove invisible barriers to progress.

We can all agree that trust is an important component of an organization’s culture. It is inarguable. Every leader will agree that trust is or should be one of the most important values and pillars upon which their success is built.