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Late last year\u00a0Trust Across America-Trust Around the World\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0published the first in a planned\u00a0series of award-winning books.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0TRUST INC., Strategies for Building Your Company’s Most Valuable Asset<\/em>\u00a0<\/a>brings together the wisdom of 32 experts. Six months later we released our second book,\u00a0Trust Inc. A Guide for Boards & C-Suites<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em>In this book,<\/em>\u00a0sixty\u00a0experts have joined forces to offer 100 strategies.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Throughout the month of\u00a0August, we will be featuring 31 essays from our second book. Each stands alone\u00a0as an excellent resource in guiding Boards and C-Suites on driving a trust agenda at the highest level in the organization, and provides tools for those who choose to implement trust-building programs in their organization.<\/p>\n

This twenty-eighth essay brings advice\u00a0from\u00a0Matthew T. Fritz,<\/span>\u00a0a leader and mentor in the\u00a0<\/span>field\u00a0<\/span>of complex organizational change, emotional intelligence, and organization strategy. A successful DoD senior-acquisition program manager and test leader, Matt is a 20-year active duty Field-Grade Officer and pilot with command-experience in the United States Air Force. Matt is also a certified acquisition professional, as well as a certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. You can learn more about Matthew Fritz<\/span>\u00a0on his personal blog at\u00a0<\/span>AdvancedVectors.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Trust Is Built Upon Shadows<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Each of us is prone to believing our own legend, and as a result, must be aware of the shadows we cast. As can be observed when standing close to the fire, the further we move away from the light\u2014the longer our shadow grows. Self-Awareness is the fire of knowledge burning brightly inside all of us. As we let our ego drive us further away from the fire, our shadow lengthens accordingly.<\/em><\/p>\n

As the leader, you cast your shadow and light over your Team each day, and your Teammates take on the traits you impart upon them. As we demonstrate in our senior-military culture, a leader\u2019s own actions and behavior shape the culture of their teammates more than any processes, hierarchy or manner of communicating. As the leader, you have the responsibility to create a culture that models and encourages trust.<\/em><\/p>\n

Leaders have a responsibility to avoid a fate similar to that of Napoleon\u2014for themselves and their Team. Be aware of your shadow and develop your ability to cast light in your environment. Better yet, find people in your life you can trust<\/em>
\n to provide honest feedback and help you manage your shadow. Shadow-managers point you back to the light and stoke your fire to burn brighter. Be true to yourself and your integrity . . . it\u2019s simpler than you think. Avoid the trap of believing in your own legend. Waterloo awaits those who fail in this pursuit!<\/em><\/p>\n

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I hope you have enjoyed this next sneak peak into our second book.\u00a0If this brief look behind the door has been helpful,\u00a0follow\u00a0this link<\/a>\u00a0to order both of our books online.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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And for those who want to catch up on the series, a quick reference on what’s been covered so far this month:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

August 1:\u00a0There’s a Reason Why We Call Them Trustees<\/a>\u00a0explains why\u00a0being an “absentee landlord” doesn’t work.<\/p>\n

August 2:\u00a0Kill the Evening Before Dinner<\/a>\u00a0and take a small group of front line employees to dinner instead.<\/p>\n

August 3:\u00a0In Head of Business- Hope for the World<\/a>\u00a0we introduce the Winston “V” Model.<\/p>\n

August 4:\u00a0Reputation vs. Trust<\/a>\u00a0and why leaders should care more about the latter.<\/p>\n

August 5:\u00a0C-Suite Must Speak With a V.O.I.C.E. of Trust<\/a>, a new communications model.<\/p>\n

August 6:\u00a0It Ain’t What You Do (It’s the Way You Do It)<\/a>\u00a0discusses an organization’s core values and traits.<\/p>\n

August 7:\u00a0Superficial CEOs and Their Boards<\/a>\u00a0talks about the fiduciary responsibility of board members.<\/p>\n

August 8:\u00a0Headline: Be the Leaders Others Will Follow<\/a>\u00a0we learn about consistency between actions and words.<\/p>\n

August 9:\u00a0Towards a Mindset for Corporate Responsibility<\/a>\u00a0requiring a shift in mindset on the part of boards.<\/p>\n

August 10:\u00a0Warning: Don’t Drown in the Slogan Swamp<\/a>\u00a0explores the (mis)use of slogans in corporate America.<\/p>\n

August 11:\u00a0Trust in the Boardroom<\/a>\u00a0in creating competitive advantage.<\/p>\n

August 12:\u00a0Three Ways to Build Trust\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0and organization that are blind to the dialogue.<\/p>\n

August 13:\u00a0Lead from the Front<\/a>\u00a0explains why it’s important to remove the filters between leaders and employees.<\/p>\n

August 14:\u00a0Building Trust For Boards & C-Suites<\/a>\u00a0and why published scientific evidence is important.<\/p>\n

August 15:\u00a0(Trust) Communication & the Hiring Process<\/a>\u00a0discusses engaging employees in the decision.<\/p>\n

August 16:\u00a0CEO Tip: Trust Your Board as Your Ally<\/a>\u00a0emphasizes the importance of trusting partnerships.<\/p>\n

August 17:\u00a0The Culture is the Secret Sauce<\/a>\u00a0that must bubble down from the Boardroom to the Mailroom.<\/p>\n

August 18:\u00a0Trust & Strategy Thinking<\/a>\u00a0reminds us that it is hard to trust when you cannot relate.<\/p>\n

August 19:\u00a0Be Proactive About Trust & Integrity<\/a>: just handling problems as they arise is not enough.<\/p>\n

August 20:\u00a0Trust Traps<\/a>\u00a0reminds us to ask the tough questions.<\/p>\n

August 21:\u00a0Trust Danger Signs<\/a>\u00a0and the need for synergy between the Board and Senior Managers.<\/p>\n

August 22:\u00a0Trust & Public Rewards<\/a>\u00a0reminds us to publicly acknowledge and reward staff.<\/p>\n

August 23:\u00a0The Cost of Mistrust<\/a>\u00a0and 8 ways to develop it.<\/p>\n

August 24:\u00a0Forward-Thinking Boards Build Trust<\/a>\u00a0and will commit to lighthouse leadership and employee engagement.<\/p>\n

August 25:\u00a0When Trust Breaks Down: 5 Steps You Can Take<\/a>\u00a0to rebuild it.<\/p>\n

August 26:\u00a0The Key To Trust in the C-Suite<\/a>\u00a0is safety, but how do we create it?<\/p>\n

August 27: Lead With Integrity & Character<\/a> reminds us to start with integrity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Barbara Brooks Kimmel<\/strong>\u00a0is the Executive Director of\u00a0Trust Across America-Trust Around the World<\/a>\u00a0whose mission is to help organizations build trust. She is also the editor of the award winning\u00a0TRUST INC.<\/a>\u00a0book series. In 2012 Barbara was named “One of 25 Women Changing the World” by Good Business International.<\/p>\n

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Should you wish\u00a0to communicate directly with Barbara, drop her a note at\u00a0Barbara@trustacrossamerica.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Copyright \u00a9 2014, Next Decade, Inc.<\/p>\n