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Building trust by sharing mistakes

Building trust by sharing mistakes

- Trust is the foundation of all healthy and productive relationships. Don't believe me? Just think about your existing relationships. Reimagine those relationships without the existence of trust. Now tell me, what do they look like? Sound like? Whether it's a work relationship or a personal one, trust is ground zero. Too often, we think trust is built by proving we have all the answers. People don't trust perfection, they trust honesty. Think about the leaders you respect and trust the most. Are they the ones who act like they're never wrong, or are they the ones who admit when they've messed up, take responsibility, and work to fix it? In the last video, you learned about asking for help and that it's not a weakness, but a strength. In this video, you'll explore how building trust starts with three key elements, competence, integrity, and benevolence. Competence means you know what you're doing or that you're willing to learn when you don't. Imagine a project you are working on…

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