Can you define trust? Most people struggle to define trust. However, even if you can't define trust, I bet you know when you feel it or know when you don't feel it? But, putting trust into words is difficult for most.

Trust matters because it is the foundation of authentic influence. It's the glue that holds people together. With trust we always know, without trust we never know.

In this episode, I'll define trust, discuss the components of credibility that create trust, and share some related lessons as I introduce you to one of my favorite books. It happens to be #3 on my all-time favorite list.

WARNING CONTAINS LEADERSHIP TRUTH: Leadership truth is like a surgeon's scalpel. It may hurt, but it's meant to help. The words I read on a sign as a teenager may ring true as you listen to this episode, "If the truth hurts, it probably should." If this episode stings a bit, use the discomfort as a catalyst for growth!

This episode contains a straight forward message to people at all levels who work WITH a toxic team member and all people who work FOR a toxic boss.

WARNING CONTAINS #LEADERSHIP #TRUTH: #LeadershipTruth is like a surgeon's scalpel. It may hurt, but it's meant to help. The words I read on a sign as a teenager may ring true as you listen to this episode, "If the truth hurts, it probably should." If this episode stings a bit, use the discomfort as a catalyst for growth!

This episode contains a straight forward message to all leaders with a toxic team member on their team and all people who work with a toxic team member.

In this episode, I'll be sharing 3 specific steps you can take to intentionally launch yourself to the next level and beyond in any area of your life, at work and/or at home.

In this episode, I share a bit about my faith. If hearing a person talk about their spiritual beliefs and their spiritual journey offends you, I suggest skipping this episode.

In this episode, I share a bit about many of the clients we've been supporting over the past 6-8 weeks as we've traveled across the USA through Pennsylvania, California, Idaho, Georgia, and Texas. These clients are in the roofing, masonry , HVAC, utility, manufacturing, and airline ground  support business. We're privileged to support all sizes and types of blue-collar industries.

(Part 30 of 30) Blue-Collar Kaizen: Leading Lean and Lean Teams...Ch. 30 Sustain the Gain: When you invest in the people, they will invest in the process. “Not investing in your people to save money is like cutting a leg off to save weight. Initially, it achieves your short term goal, but the long term effects are disastrous.” ~ Sid Joynson

(Part 29 of 30) Blue-Collar Kaizen: Leading Lean and Lean Teams...Ch. 29 The Key to Success: High impact leaders must know the way, show the way, and go the way. “Try not to become a person of success. Rather, become a person of value.” ~ Albert Einstein

(Part 28 of 30) Blue-Collar Kaizen: Leading Lean and Lean Teams...Ch. 28 Leverage the Leaders: Maximize the influence of the leaders who support you. “If you could get all the people in an organization rowing in the same direction, you could dominate any industry, in any market, against any competition, at any time.” ~ Patrick Lencioni

(Part 27 of 30) Blue-Collar Kaizen: Leading Lean and Lean Teams...Ch. 27 Expand the Team: Harness the influence of the team to gain support for the team. “The most valuable player is the one that makes the most players valuable.” ~ Peyton Manning