Are You A Trustworthy Manager?
People are looking for leaders who know where they are going and can instill confidence that the team can be successful if they stay focused. To build confidence and trust a leader must:
- Think strategically about the future and anticipate change.
- Break changes down into manageable initiatives that can be implemented over time.
- Stay focused and execute.
- Mobilize groups of people in a change process.
- Develop and maintain good relationships.
An important element of maintaining trust is to be self-aware and humble. When leaders are comfortable enough to acknowledge areas where they are not competent and then delegate and empower others to compensate, they build trust.
Wes Friesen is a proven leader and developer of high performing teams and has extensive experience in both the corporate and non-profit worlds. A former in-plant manager, he is also an award-winning university instructor and speaker, and is the president of Solomon Training and Development, which provides leadership, management and team building training. His book, Your Team Can Soar! contains 42 valuable lessons that will inspire you, and give you practical pointers to help you—and your team—soar to new heights of performance. Your Team Can Soar! can be ordered from Xulonpress.com/bookstore or wesfriesen.com. Wes can be contacted at wesmfriesen@gmail.com.
