Speakers Platform: Build Trust and Respect


			You are here: --> Meeting Planners --> Feature Articles Build Trust and Respect by Mark David Build Trust and Respect…. NOT Popularity. Everyone wants to be recognized or to stand out among their peers in some way. It’s human to seek approval and popularity, but popularity is short-term. Gaining respect from others requires a bit more than song and dance, but it offers a much greater sense of fulfillment. Most every person I have known has demanded respect in some way, yet why are some more respected then others? It seems that when it comes to trust and respect, the supply seldom satisfies the demand. Trust and respect is a two-way street. You must give respect in order to gain it. This all starts with honesty. Honesty means being clear, specific and truthful with your clients, employees, vendors, manager, family, friends and most importantly, yourself. Earning trust and respect doesn’t mean being a "yes" person. An individual that has self-respect and commands respect from others is not afraid to address uncomfortable issues. For example, if a team member or employee is failing, we need to be up front about it. Although tact is important (never say in private what you wouldn’t say in public) we need to bring the truth to the table. All too often in our professional and personal lives we skirt the issues and don’t really bring them to the surface until the relationship is at or near an end. This is neither honest nor respectful, in fact it sounds a lot like denial to me! Trust and respect builds a strong foundation for all of your relationships. You will make a meaningful impact on people when you gain trust and respect vs. popularity. Copyright 2000 The Mark David Corporation