Comments on: The Speed of Trust

By: Hazel

Hazel — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:25:33 +0000

Thanks Sue. One of the things that I love about the book is he takes Trust beyond just the YOU and I conversation to the organization. Also, there are many levels of Trust, I would encourage you to take the trust quiz he has on his site. You will quickly learn more about trust. For instance people trust me, I rate very high overall, but when they began to break it down into its finer points, I was losing trust when it came to IMPLEMENTING the great Ideas that I have for the team….so they stop listening to those great ideas. Now, I try to talk about the Idea but show them the implementation as a way to build more trust in that area. It was very powerful for me to see where my actions were causing a break down without my knowing it.

By: Sue Henry

Sue Henry — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:33:15 +0000

When Covey states, “it (trust) can become a leverageable, strategic advantage”, I am sure he is assuming that because of our level trustworthiness, we are using that strategic advantage in a way where all involved experience benefits. I have found that the greatest way to move to trust quickly is to have sincere and genuine empathy, compassion, and concern for the needs of others. When that happens, everything seems to fall in place.

By: Hazel

Hazel — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:52:33 +0000

Great comment……..you are right on target, everything really operates around trust. Thanks for Sharing.

By: Clarence Mason

Clarence Mason — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:13:32 +0000

I once met the Great Zig Ziglar after one of his presentations. He is most famous for his line, “Nothing happens until some sells something.”
I told him, “I think that does not happen until someone trust someone.” He did not disagree.
Thanks for recommending this book, I will read it soon.

By: Hazel

Hazel — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:59:28 +0000

Steve, you are very welcome. Trust is important to more than just our networking and referral process. The book really shows what the financial impact of trust is for an organization and an individual. You will like the book and take advantage of the resources that Mr. Covey offers, I have!

By: Steve Gamlin

Steve Gamlin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:08:24 +0000

Thank you Hazel. Trust is such an important part (I have been through VCP training with Referral Institute) of the process. Thanks also for the web link to the additional resources.