The fire inside people is like a match; the way to ignite that flame is initially through friction, then other matches are lit through warmth.
Stephen CoveyAbove all, success in business requires two things: a winning competitive strategy, and superb organizational execution. Distrust is the enemy of both. I submit that while high trust won't necessarily rescue a poor strategy, low trust will almost always derail a good one.
Stephen CoveyI win the private victory when I have made my mind up and commit to live by correct principles and to serve worthy purposes.
Stephen CoveyTrust is clearly a key competency. A competency or skill that can be learned, taught, and improved and one that talent can be screened for.
Stephen Covey