Principles of Trust-Centered

Leadership®

Dr. Mike Armour

. . . measures every decision, every action, and every

initiative against two goals.

Trust-Centered Leadership®

Maximizing the level of trust in

you as the leader

Goal #1

Maximizing the level of trust within your organization

Goal #2

What Is Trust

Trust is complete confidence that a person or an organization will

consistently do what is right in every situation.

Building this depth of trust is the primary

agenda of Trust-Centered Leadership®

Trust-Centered Leadership® does not replace other types of leadership.

Instead, it enhances your chosen leadership style and . . .

. . . intensifies your credibility, your leverage,

and your impact as a

leader.

The following nine principles lie at the heart of Trust-Centered Leadership®

Trust is not something that we can earn. Instead . . .

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. . . trust is something that others choose to bestow on

us.

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Like beauty, trust is in the eyes of the beholder.

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Since the decision to trust us is entirely in the

hands of others . . .

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. . . we must maintain such stellar character and conduct that we make it easy for them to give us

their trust.

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Trust does not come with your title.

It grows out of your performance.

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Having a title gives you authority.

Being trusted gives you influence.

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These two factors – the authority of your position and your influence gained through trust – determine the maximum potential for

your leadership.

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As a leader you must be trusted yourself before

you can strengthen trust significantly within your

organization.

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Distrust engenders distrust.

If you don’t trust your people, it’s unlikely that

they will trust you.

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Trust is contextual.

Being trusted in one role or function is no assurance that we will be trusted in

others. Therefore . . .

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. . . when we take on new roles or working

relationships, trust-building should be our

top priority.

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People fully invest their trust in a leader only to the degree that the leader helps

them feel safe, informed, valued, respected, and

understood.

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When your goal is to transform your organization,

trust-formation must precede transformation.

And a bonus principle . . .

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