3. Trust Works Like a Bank Account Trust is like a bank account…you have got to keep making deposits if you want it to grow. On occasion, things will go wrong, and you will have to make a withdrawal. Meanwhile, it is sitting in the bank earning interest. Each time you do something to build trust, you put relational change into your pocket. Each time you do something negative, you spend some of that change. Do enough negative things…due to lack of character or competence…and you're bankrupt. And that spells the end of that relationship. This dynamic works in every area of your life. If you spend all of your change with your colleagues at work, they no long ... Read More »
3. Trust Works Like a Bank Account
Trust is like a bank account…you have got to keep making deposits if you want it to grow. On occasion, things will go wrong, and you will have to make a withdrawal. Meanwhile, it is sitting in the bank earning interest.
Each time you do something to build trust, you put relational change into your pocket. Each time you do something negative, you spend some of that change. Do enough negative things…due to lack of character or competence…and you're bankrupt. And that spells the end of that relationship.
This dynamic works in every area of your life. If you spend all of your change with your colleagues at work, they no long ...
Trust Is the “Height” of Any Relationship When two people trust each other completely, the relationship can grow to a level of friendship that is as rewarding as anything in life. Trust is the result of a risk successfully survived. When others trust us, they truly take a risk. But with each successful time people put their trust in us and we don't let them down, we reduce that risk and build the relationship. If you desire to build your trustworthiness…and as a result, your relationships, remember these three truths about trust: 1. Trust Begins with Yourself Read More »
Trust Is the “Height” of Any Relationship
When two people trust each other completely, the relationship can grow to a level of friendship that is as rewarding as anything in life.
Trust is the result of a risk successfully survived. When others trust us, they truly take a risk. But with each successful time people put their trust in us and we don't let them down, we reduce that risk and build the relationship. If you desire to build your trustworthiness…and as a result, your relationships, remember these three truths about trust:
1. Trust Begins with Yourself Read More »
Trust Is the “Frame” of Any Relationship A relationship can also be described as being like a painting. Trust is like the frame that surrounds it and holds it together. It provides a context in which to view the work of art. Trust defines its boundaries. And trust secures it to the wall so that it can be enjoyed. Trust provides emotional structure. Trust is ... established when words and deeds are congruent. Trust also develops when people feel safe and secure. When thoughts and ideas are shot down and ridiculed, it doesn't take long to realize that the climate is neither safe nor conducive to making yourself vulnerable. Defensive climates can be diminished by providing descriptive rather than evaluative comments, expressing feelings of ... Read More »
Trust Is the “Frame” of Any Relationship
A relationship can also be described as being like a painting. Trust is like the frame that surrounds it and holds it together. It provides a context in which to view the work of art. Trust defines its boundaries. And trust secures it to the wall so that it can be enjoyed. Trust provides emotional structure.
Trust is ... established when words and deeds are congruent. Trust also develops when people feel safe and secure. When thoughts and ideas are shot down and ridiculed, it doesn't take long to realize that the climate is neither safe nor conducive to making yourself vulnerable. Defensive climates can be diminished by providing descriptive rather than evaluative comments, expressing feelings of ...
"Leadership & Life Coaching" is specifically designed to connect you with the life tools needed for success. Michele Leonard will equip and teach you how to be positioned not only to lead those in your sphere of influcence, but how to build an "eagle environment" within your family, learn how to build healthy, long term relationships, get noticed in the work place and receive the recognition you deserve! Defining moments define your leadership...and your success. "Leadership & Life Coaching" Classes are open to the public and are held Sunday's at 8:00 AM in the Legacy Auditorium at Heritage Christian Center. For More Information Email: Leadership@hccweb.org Read More »