Are You A Trustworthy Manager?
5. Create a track record of predictability and integrity. To earn trust we must have a predictable pattern in how we act. An important part of predictability is integrity—honoring your word. High-trust managers always try to honor their word, and if they fail to do so they apologize and make sure it does not become a habit. Integrity also includes always doing the right thing, even if it costs you personally. As respected Senator Alan K. Simpson said, "If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters."
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.
