Researchers all agree that trust is critical for effective workplaces. When leaders and colleagues behave with character, that is, with greater self-awareness, integrity, and respect. The conditions are set for a psychologically safe workplace where one potentially turns up as their best self.
Equally, having the knowledge, skills, and understanding in any role drives competence. With autonomy, mastery, and capacity to interact with others, competence opens the pathway to increased confidence, more significant insights, and fulfilling goals. How does one develop competence?
Opportunities for personal and professional growth are an essential component of building trust. When leaders and colleagues challenge themselves and others, they “stretch” the way they think, behave, and engage. This provides the framework to develop themselves and refine how they take on their respective roles. Working with their strengths and developing an area for improvement invites greater self-efficacy and a sense of agency.
Triangulating the relationship between character, competence, and challenge as the cornerstones of trust invites thinking about providing growth opportunities not just for those in positions of power, but for all.Researchers all agree that trust is critical for effective workplaces. When leaders and colleagues behave with character, that is, with greater self-awareness, integrity, and respect. The conditions are set for a psychologically safe workplace where one potentially turns up as their best self.
Equally, having the knowledge, skills, and understanding in any role drives competence. With autonomy, mastery, and capacity to interact with others, competence opens the pathway to increased confidence, more significant insights, and fulfilling goals. How does one develop competence?
Opportunities for personal and professional growth are an essential component of building trust. When leaders and colleagues challenge themselves and others, they “stretch” the way they think, behave, and engage. This provides the framework to develop themselves and refine how they take on their respective roles. Working with their strengths and developing an area for improvement invites greater self-efficacy and a sense of agency.
Triangulating the relationship between character, competence, and challenge as the cornerstones of trust invites thinking about providing growth opportunities not just for those in positions of power, but for all.
