Trust is foundational in every relationship, team and culture. What are the 3 main drivers that cause our trust to wobble in our individual relationships?
SHOW NOTES
Jason introduces Season 8 episode 9 of the podcast, Where Trust Wobbles (with every individual). Welcome back to the podcast on corporate culture and leadership and thank you for listening. We engage thought leaders like CEOs, CFOs, managers, VPs, directors, and more for this podcast. We wish to create content that engages your mind and heart and allows you to step back and think and add some positivity to your life. We deep dive into today’s topic.
We can’t control everything but what we can control is our response. Still a lot of work to do but wanted to remind the audience what is within our control is the temperature we create in the organizations and teams we work with.
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“There’s three main drivers of trust… And these three drivers become areas where our trust might wobble as we’re in a relationship with somebody else…”
To help with this episode we recommend you listen to a previous episode: Why Trusting the Process is So Hard
Thermostat Podcast: Season 8 Episode 9 – Where Trust Wobbles (With Every Individual)
In this insightful episode of the Thermostat Podcast, Jason Barger delves into the ever-important concept of trust within teams and organizations (00:11:18). Jason acknowledges the inherent complexity of trust, emphasizing that it’s not a given but rather something that requires constant nurturing and attention.
The episode centers around a critical truth: our trust “wobbles” with others, and this happens for a variety of reasons (12:32). Jason unpacks three key drivers that influence trust:
- Logic (13:35): Can we understand the reasoning behind decisions and actions? When the logic feels sound, trust is bolstered.
- Empathy (14:12): Does the other person demonstrate a genuine understanding of our needs and perspectives? A sense of empathy fosters trust and strengthens relationships.
- Authenticity (14:36): Are we experiencing genuine interactions, or is there a sense of hidden agendas or inauthenticity? Transparency and realness are crucial for building trust.
Jason highlights the two-way nature of trust wobbles (15:55). Just as we experience moments of doubt about others, they may also question our trustworthiness based on these three drivers. This underscores the importance of self-awareness in leadership.
Key Takeaways for Leaders and Teams
Leaders who listen to this episode will gain valuable insights into how to build and maintain trust within their teams. Here are some key takeaways:
- Transparency and communication are paramount. Clearly articulate the reasoning behind decisions to ensure everyone is on the same page (00:18:55).
- Actively listen and demonstrate empathy. Show genuine care for your team members’ needs and perspectives (00:20:23).
- Embrace vulnerability and authenticity. Don’t shy away from sharing challenges and limitations (00:19:40).
- Be a role model for trust-building behaviors. By consistently demonstrating logic, empathy, and authenticity, you can inspire others to do the same.
Pull Quotes
- “Our trust tends to wobble with the people around us… We enter into that process in a relationship of bartering that trust back and forth…” (12:46)
- “There’s three main drivers of trust… And these three drivers become areas where our trust might wobble as we’re in a relationship with somebody else…” (13:17)
- “Not only do we have those trust wobbles with other people that we encounter, but also because none of us are perfect, other people experience that wobble with us…” (16:16)
Questions to Ponder
- Reflect on the three drivers of trust (Logic, Empathy, Authenticity). Where do you find yourself wobbling most in your interactions with others?
- How can you cultivate a more trusting environment within your team?
- Think about your own leadership style. How can you demonstrate greater transparency, empathy, and authenticity?
By understanding the root causes of trust wobbles and taking proactive steps to address them, leaders can build stronger teams and foster more successful organizations. This episode of the Thermostat Podcast offers valuable guidance on this critical journey.
Upcoming episodes will focus on Where Trust Wobbles (within teams). Stay Tuned!
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A thermostat is proactive. It sets the temperature in a room. Controls the temperature. Regulates the temperature. But in today’s distracted, fast-paced and digital world, it’s easy for individuals and organizations to act more like thermometers, slipping into reactionary thinking, becoming scattered and inconsistent. The most compelling leaders, teams, organizations, families, or collection of humans of any kind operate in thermostat mode. They calibrate their mind and heart to set the temperature for the vision and culture they want to create. Jason Barger, globally celebrated author, keynote speaker, and founder of Step Back Leadership Consulting, is the host of The Thermostat, a podcast journey to discover authentic leadership, create compelling cultures and find clarity of mission, vision, and values.