PSI Seminars Facilitator Tim O’Kelley Talks About Trust
Trust is one of the most valuable assets you can have. It allows for flow and openness, for support and success. With trust, you can become more influential, strengthen your personal bonds, and develop professional connections more effectively. In this podcast episode, we will discuss how to build trust in ourselves and others by:
- Being honest. Always be honest, even when no one is looking.
- Respecting Others. Treat others with the same respect you would expect to receive from them.
- Honoring your word. Follow through with what you say you are going to do. Be someone other people can rely on.
- Practicing empathy. Acknowledge the feelings behind what others say and show empathy. People will trust you more when they feel you understand them.
Good communication is key when it comes to trust. Being open and honest in your communications will provide others with the ingredients they need to build trust in you. Looking for those same assets in others will help you discover people worthy of your trust.
I thought this was great!! It mentioned working on your self-esteem if someone cheats on you and being able to make it through anything after that. I would ask, if someone had that little respect for the relationship, why would you recommend settling for a lack-luster story rather than trusting that the cheating was the final slap upside the head you needed to move on. If you stay, don’t you run the risk of an untrustworthy character causing you more harm in future? I speak from experience and would caution ever staying with someone after the trust has been broken. You’re setting the bar for what you accept in life. Love them and move on.