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Creating An Environment of Trust Support and Teamwork in Your Business
One cannot hear or read about any success story without a reference to teamwork, trust and support. I believe that teamwork, trust and support are paramount to every business success. And I also know that most business owners and managers agree that they are still struggling to achieve a respectable level of trust, support and teamwork in their businesses. Our business and personal lives are full of challenges and we have become more and more dependent upon a long list of people to help us function effectively and efficiently. And oh how frustrated we become when these people that we depend upon do not “keep their word.” On a personal note, this is one of my pet peeves.
The Strategic Importance of Trust In Business, According To Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach
In the world of business today, trust is more important than ever, especially when it comes to your relationships with your clients, customers, employees, and all stakeholders in your business. But what do we mean by “trust.” Webster’s dictionary defines trust as the “assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.” Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach believes that trust is right at the foundation of the survival and success of any business. Without trust there can be no sustainable business. Trust is a strategically critical issue in any type of relationship because a relationship without trust is not really a relationship at all. There are several levels of trust and I have chosen five (5) to present in this article.?
Trust: Where Is It Lacking In Your Relationships?
What does it take to be trusted? Ask 100 people and you'll get 100 answers. The reason is that the concept of trust is complex; and whilst we are often clear about whom we trust (and don't trust), we're often much less clear about why. Are you ready to learn about three very critical elements of trust? Learn how to foster trust in your own relationships.
A Matter of Trust
Trust is the basis for all successful leaders and all successful relationships for that matter. You cannot buy trust, but it is free. Trust is priceless yet can be earned over time. Have you ever tried to request someone’s trust? Maybe it was a team member, customer or a colleague. You may have wanted a decision to be made in your favor. To overcome some initial disagreement and expedite the decision making process, you might resort to “Hey, just trust me!” That statement is worthless. Either the other party already trusted you based on your past actions or they did not trust you and your request won’t change that. Trust is not spoken, it is demonstrated. Trust cannot be requested, it must be earned.

Ten Hallmarks of a High Trust Organization
We tend to think of trust in one dimension, but there are several different ways trust plays out in organizations. My favorite definition of trust is that when I trust someone, it means I believe he or she will always do what is thought to be in my best interest (even if I do not particularly appreciate it at the time). We can contrast some dimensions of trust by considering what it is like to work in an organization with high trust versus one with low trust on several dimensions

Annual Trust Barometer -- the lessons for Australian business.
Every year the world's largest PR firm conducts a significant study of trust and credibility. The 2009 Edelman Trust Barometer for the first time includes Australia. 74% of Australians surveyed trust companies less than a year ago -- 4th highest of 20 countries and above the global response of 62%. Only 39% of Australians trust companies to do what is right; much less than in all of our trading partners. Global response was 49%. 53% of Australians trust government to do what is right, well above their trust of Australian business, and the global figure of 44%. "This year's Trust Barometer leaves no doubt there are tangible consequences for businesses that gain -- or lack -- the trust of their stakeholders. Trust influences consumer spending, corporate reputation, and a company's ability to navigate regulatory environment."
Personal Branding for Better Visibility
A personal brand online is your personal word of honor that exists in cyberspace. Personal branding tells people who you are, what you do, how well you do it and why they should trust you to do it for them. It also continues to remind customers of these facts time and time again, creating a brand that is pervasive in the industry.

Inspirational Leadership: It's Personal
It's a simple lesson, and you're never too old (or too important) to learn it. People trust people they know, and they trust those who can somehow come across as a "business casual" person regardless of how they're dressed. If you want to develop more inspirational leadership, think about how you're sharing your true, personal self with your clients. You may have to lead with business solutions, sure, but don't forget to have a pulse. After all, do you want your clients and customers to trust you, or simply plug into your knowledge and download it? Isn't the relationship more important than the business problem you're solving...?
Degrees of Trust
Trust is an interesting word. We tend to think of it as a singular concept, like how much do I trust my boss at the moment. I believe there are numerous different types of trust in our lives, and in any trust situation, there are infinite levels of trust. That complexity is one of the reasons why high trust is hard to find in many organizations.

In the Workplace, Trust is Fragile
Trust in the workplace is fragile. Companies and their leaders have added to the inherent suspicion people carry for their bosses by using the terms trust, teamwork, and transparency as buzz words. They hire consultants, hold special meetings, or do team-building and trust-building exercises. Then everyone goes right back to what they were doing before the feel-good exercise, nothing changes, and skepticism and distrust prevail. What is missing in these often empty exercises is that trust is personal. It is emotional. It is earned. It is a foundation that is built-one brick at a time.
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