Week 2 Notes

Building trust in an organization. Insert action – now go, right? If it were only that easy. This can be one of those things in our lives that just seem to elude us. How can we create trust as a real option and not just hope it happens? How can we be intentional with a confidence that trust will be present? Here are some take aways from week 2 discussion:

– We can see examples in the secular world and in the bible of leaders not being vulnerable.

– Vulnerability needs to be a guideing principle in our Leadeship.

– Its the leaders role to take the inititive.

– When we hear the word vulnerability, we automatically think weakness. Why then when we hear someone share a personal story of about how emotional pain strengthens their character, we see them as courageous?

– Vulnerabilty is our most accurate measurement of courage.

– Being vulnerable is empowering not weakening.

– When we see the paradigm shift, vulnerabilty will be the birthplace for innovation creativity and change.

– Shame is the swapland of the soul. Good leaders are able to to let go of their shame.

– Shame vs. Guilt

Guilt = I’m sorry I hurt you

Shame = I’m sorry I’m a mistake.

…..but, hiding your shame is a prison. Which ultimately prevents your leadership ability from prospering.

– Accountabilty is a principle that allows to build trust. Share your burdens in confidence with a mentor.

– Before we pursue conflict, we need to build trust.