b'ENGAGE 2024 | EARNED TRUSTWhat Does This Mean?Trust is like a tree. It takes just a moment to chop down, and years to rebuild. When new hires join a company, their faith in the integrity of company leaders is the highest its ever going to getand its full of potential. Instead of continuing to consistently build trust, company leaders are failing to prove their integrity. This has a direct impact on the level of engagement and retention across the board.Do you always hold yourself accountable? Its easy to look at direct reports and say, Youre not following through. But we rarely look internally to evaluatewhetherornotwerefollowingthroughourselves.Employeesarespeakingoutabout inconsistencies in managerial accountability and follow-through, and its time to correct the narrative.Low trust means low influence. Title, role, work model, and tenure asideeveryone deserves to work in a place where people can trust each other. Among countless other benefits, trust reduces workplace stress, promotes fearless change, and leads to better teamwork and collaboration. Still not on board? As a leader, its also important to remember that trust has a proven impact on the level of influence you have on others. Its a lack of understanding.Information for informations sake isnt meaningful or helpful. Employees and managers are yearning for a way to connect the dots between the information theyre receiving and why that information is impactful.37'