Every project or plan requires time to complete, and it's often up to leaders to assess whether that time is being used effectively. Are we actively moving the project forward, or investing time now to ensure future projects run more efficiently? In education, building trust is one such "project" that benefits from this type of focus and intentional use of time.

In this episode, host Dustin Odham dives into the critical role of competence in building trust. He breaks down the five key trust behaviors that not only foster competence in our work but also help to establish and grow trust simultaneously. Joining Dustin is Desiree Cocroft, a Coach & Consultant at Franklin Covey, who brings her on-the-ground insights from working with districts to strengthen trust. Desiree discusses the common challenges—like time constraints and the consistent effort required—yet shows how small steps and strategic internal partnerships can help trust thrive within a district.

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Host: Dustin Odham, Managing Director at FranklinCovey Education

Guest: Desiree Cocroft, Coach & Consultant at Franklin Covey

Timestamps:

(00:00 - 00:53) Introduction

(00:54 - 01:40) Looking at Capabilities

(01:41 - 02:40) Deliver Results

(02:41 - 04:05) Get Better

(04:06 - 05:08) Confronting Reality

(05:09 - 06:20) Clarify Expectations

(06:21 - 07:58) Practice Accountability

(07:59 - 09:08) Meet Desiree Cocroft

(09:09 - 11:13) A Mindset of Continuous Improvement

(11:14 - 12:36) Safety in Vulnerability

(12:37 - 16:44) Focusing on Growth

(16:45 - 18:54) Take Baby Steps

(18:55 - 21:27) Strategic Pairs

(21:28 - 24:29) Worth the Time

(24:30 - 25:28) 5 Minutes a Day

(25:29 - 25:43) Closing