The 3 Elements of Trust

When working with Executive Leaders and Boards, trust consistently comes up as a key ingredient for success. This short HBR article looks at the latest research on how trust is built by leaders. It’s worth a quick read here, with an extract below.

As a leader, you want the people in your organization to trust you. And with good reason. ... trust is a leading indicator of whether others evaluate them positively or negatively…

By understanding the behaviours that underlie trust, leaders are better able to elevate the level of trust that others feel toward them. Here are the three elements…

· Positive Relationships

· Good Judgement/Expertise.

· Consistency