Why is trust so important? It resonates with our sense of self-worth and whether we, as individuals, matter to someone.
Is my boss focussed on his/her own self-interest or is he invested in my growth, development and learning? When things go wrong will I be supported, will he/she have my back or will I be out in the freezing cold facing the music on my own?
When your boss trusts you, you
❇️Feel valued
❇️Feel that your opinion matters
❇️Feel empowered to try new things
❇️Feel inspired and motivated
❇️Will go the extra mile for them
In a nutshell, you thrive when you are trusted.
If everyone in the team is trusted and feels empowered, a culture of psychological safety emerges, where everyone is willing to share what they really think. Now we are on the journey to high performance.
In The #globalleadershiphypothesis -what makes a great leader? conversations with Andy Burrows BSc BFP ACA , he shares a great story of leadership, how his boss trusted him in a restructuring scenario and the resultant positive impact on him.
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For a third of my career, I was operating at only half my potential. I was differentiating myself through my analytical mind. I had not yet learnt how to be a transformational and inspiring people leader. I realised from working with thousands of leaders for some big brands; Investec, KPMG and BMW, that greater impact can be found through a focus on people and leadership dynamics. I am an experienced C-Suite executive, non-executive director, entrepreneur, author and international speaker with more than 22 years of corporate experience. As the former CFO and CHRO of BMW UK Ltd. and BMW Financial Services Ltd., I understand the financial language of business, strategy, and risk and the pressures facing finance professionals. My vision is to help organisations and leaders to engage their people effectively. I have led and implemented award-winning cultural transformation programmes in multiple industries. I published my first book, “The Authenticity Dilemma Resolved®” in November 2016; which captures my experiences of working with thousands of leaders to increase their confidence and help them bring more of their real selves to all interactions to become inspiring, transformational leaders. I am passionate about helping to develop the generation of finance leaders; who have the mindset to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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