Trust
Trust
Trust
a set of beliefs
First, individuals measure the degree to which they can trust their partners by
observing their transformation and motivation in trust-diagnostic situations.
Second, trust-diagnostic situations often occur naturally and unintentionally
during everyday life.
Third, self-esteem should affect the growth or decline of trust over time in
relationships.
Principles of trust
1. Self-Trust is Credibility
Trust is about credibility. Credibility boils down into four core issues: your integrity,
your intent, your capabilities, and your results.
Integrity includes honesty (telling the truth and leaving the right impression),
congruence (walking your talk), humility, and the courage to do what is right
Intent is about motive, your reason for doing something. The motive that inspires
the greatest trust is genuine caring.
The behavior that best creates credibility and inspires trust is acting in the best
interest of others, so when we believe people truly are acting in our best interest,
we tend to trust them.
2. Relationship Trust is Consistent Behavior
The quickest way to decrease trust is to violate a behavior of character, while the
quickest way to increase trust is to demonstrate a behavior of competence.
Talk Straight: Be honest. Tell the truth. Let people know where you stand. Use simple
language. Demonstrate integrity. Dont manipulate people or distort facts. Dont
leave false impressions.
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