Trust is something that is earned through our actions. Cultivating a sense of duty both to ourselves and to others not only allows us to act in a way that garners the respect of the people we come into contact with, but it also makes it easier for us to accomplish the things we wish.
By being someone who can be trusted, we demonstrate that we are accountable for our own actions. Once others trust us, they will be much more receptive to our thoughts and ideas, which will help us move ahead in our professional lives. By being someone who is trusted, you will foster greater confidence in you among others today.
Source: Daily Om
I've noticed our society in general lacks an
attitude of being accountable for personal
and professional actions.
While working in the corporate world, I realized that no one is perfect and should not pretend to be. What we can strive for is to do the best job that we can do, own up to mistakes made and move on. It would amaze others when I would bring a mistake up instead of trying to cover it up before it was discovered. That is too much trouble and reminds me of having a monkey on your back that you can't shake off.
When I briefly worked for a company who constantly promised deliveries they knew they could not deliver, I am the one who had to deal with the unpleasantness of giving the customer the bad news.
No matter how I tried to convince management to be realistic with the customer and actually deliver before the promised date, they just didn't get it. I could not work there . . . management's attitude toward their customers really bothered me.
They were cultivating distrust with their customers and probably the main reason they didn't last long in the marketplace. Consumers do not appreciate being lied to . . . that is what it realistically comes down to. They will not reward you with loyalty and continued business!
What is wrong with dealing with personal and professional situations honestly? As far as I'm concerned, it is the best policy.
It is what it is . . . one of my favorite sayings.
