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Leadership Trust
Source note: 03 All Notes/Leadership Trust.md
TRUST
T – Transparency R – Reliability U – Understanding the vision S – Stability T – Trusted representation
Trust Grows Predictability → Trust → Autonomy → Influence
Give Updates • Wins this week • Key challenges • Decisions coming next week • Prayer requests
TRUST Loop
Simple framework for strengthening trust with senior leadership
T — Tell Them Early
- Communicate plans before execution
- Explain reasoning behind decisions
- Invite feedback early
- Prevent surprises
R — Report Progress
- Send short regular updates
- Share key metrics (attendance, growth, leaders)
- Highlight wins and developments
- Think dashboard not essay
U — Understand Priorities
- Ask what matters most to them
- Clarify success metrics
- Align your focus with their vision
S — Support Leadership Publicly
- Speak honourably about leaders
- Reinforce their vision in conversations
- Address disagreements privately
T — Take Responsibility
- Own mistakes quickly
- Avoid defensiveness
- Present solutions when issues arise
- Demonstrate accountability
Weekly TRUST Questions
- What should I tell them before it happens?
- What progress should I report?
- Do I understand their priorities?
- Am I supporting their leadership publicly?
- What responsibility must I own this week?
Creative Building Work
When an idea forms, communicate it at the concept stage, not the finished stage.
This signals honour and alignment.
People above you relax when they see you protecting the culture of the house.
Developing Trust is a priority in Church Leadership especially with multiple locations!
- this will help personally as recognising leaders above you puts you in 03 All Notes/Under God’s Authority
WikiLinks
#leadership Ministry