Quotes about Trust

The way people see others is a reflection of themselves: If I am a trusting person, I will see others as trustworthy. If I am a critical person, I will see others as critical. If I am a caring person, I will see others as compassionate. If you change yourself and become the kind of person you desire to be, you will begin to view others in a whole new light. And that will change the way you interact in all of your relationships.

We tend to become what the most important person in our life thinks we will become.

People of integrity expect to be believed. They also know time will prove them right and are willing to wait.

Plan ahead, chart your course, and if God is going to be your partner, make your plans large.

Discouraged? Don't be, for the one thing that really matters, lasts forever—your friendships. Life is too long to spend it with people who pull you in the wrong direction. And it's too short not to invest in others. Your relationships will define you. And they will influence your talent—one way or the other. Choose wisely. —

Think the best, believe the best, and express the best in others.

Character makes trust possible. And trust makes leadership possible. That is the Law of Solid Ground.

Character communicates consistency Leaders without inner strength can't be counted on day after day because their ability to perform changes constantly. NBA great Jerry West commented, "You can't get too much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good." If your people don't know what to expect from you as a leader, at some point they won't look to you for leadership.

God always gives back to us when we give to Him. He does not promise to give back in kind... But God always gives back in some way. You cannot out-give God.

The truth is that empowerment is powerful—not only for the person being developed, but also for the mentor. Enlarging others makes you larger. It is an impact you can experience as a leader as long as you are willing to believe in people and give your power away.

If you do not connect with others, influence is out of the question.

The beauty of trust is that it erases worry and frees you to get on with other matters. Trust means confidence.