Nothing may be more important to the success of a business than employees' trust in their leader, Jared Brox for WOTV says.
Once confidence is lost, it's lost, he says — so, Mr. Brox these offers five tips to building strong and open relationships between you and your employees:
1) Get your hands dirty
"If your employees know you to have been in the trenches, they're more apt to put their trust in your leadership and expertise."
2) Be consistent
"Consistency is a major part of building trust. From how you respond to challenges to how you reward — or reprimand — individual employees, it's important to keep it fair and balanced."
3) Keep communication open
"It's important to be approachable. A leader needs to be informed, and if your employees are afraid to communicate their needs or concerns, you're only setting yourself up to be blindsided."
4) Keep the "I" out of team
"Show your employees you're just as willing to cross the finish line with them as you are to share in failures."
5) Build a proven track record
"Employees may be skeptical of a new leader's abilities until they've proven themselves on the field of battle. But, patience and a steadfast commitment to the principles of great leadership will eventually build that trust."
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