"Without trust we don't truly collaborate; we merely coordinate or, at best, cooperate. It is trust that transforms a group of people into a team." - Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
We know that trust is essential to success in the workplace but, when you are hit with hard deadlines and have more work to do than time to do it, how can you inspire trust amongst your team? Millennials are at an all-time low for trusting others. In order to form a cohesive team that collaborates and produces high quality results, trust must be established through proven actions.
Take these 10 quotes about trust into your next team meeting to spark and grow a culture of trust.
Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life
"The glue that holds all relationships together-including the relationship between the leader and the led-is trust, and trust is based on integrity." -Brian Tracy, Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International
"Better to trust the man who is frequently in error than the one who is never in doubt." -Eric Sevareid, CBS news journalist from 1939 to 1977
"If you don't have trust inside your company, then you can't transfer it to your customers." -Roger Staubach, former NFL quarterback
"Trust each other again and again. When the trust level gets high enough, people transcend apparent limits, discovering new and awesome abilities of which they were previously unaware." -David Armistead, business consultant
"When the trust account is high, communication is easy, instant, and effective." -Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
"When a gifted team dedicates itself to unselfish trust and combines instinct with boldness and effort, it is ready to climb." -Patanjali, Sanskrit grammarian of ancient India
"Trust is built when someone is vulnerable and not taken advantage of." -Bob Vanourek, author of Triple Crown Leadership
Blaine Lee, New York Times Bestselling author
High trust levels break down inhibitions, allowing all members of a team to think outside the box and achieve greatness. Breaking down walls allows for open and honest communication, which is a key ingredient to the perfect recipe for success.Do you have any favorite quotes about trust and business success?
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