In this episode, Bob and Josh explore the critical role of trust in leadership and share actionable insights on how to build, extend, and maintain trust within teams and organizations. Trust is not just a buzzword; it's the cornerstone of effective leadership. Learn how to foster trust, clarify expectations, and empower your teams for success. [00:00:00] Introduction: Bob and Josh discuss trust and its role in leadership.[00:01:00] Defining trust within leadership contexts.[00:02:00] Introduction to Stephen M. R. Covey's book, "The Speed of Trust."[00:03:00] The need for proactive trust-building and addressing distrust.[00:04:00] The significance of addressing long-standing issues within teams.[00:05:00] The importance of being a straight talker and clear communicator.[00:06:00] The impact of management speak on trust.[00:07:00] Building trust by addressing problems and challenges head-on.[00:08:00] Josh's story of removing a demotivating sign to build trust.[00:09:00] The role of listening in building trust, active vs. passive listening.[00:10:00] Clarifying expectations as a trust-building measure.[00:11:00] The balance of loyalty to the team and the organization.[00:12:00] Avoiding being two-faced in leadership.[00:13:00] The concept of extending trust until it hurts and avoiding hovering.[00:14:00] Empowering teams to tackle big, hard, and scary problems.[00:15:00] The trust but verify approach and why it can undermine trust.[00:16:00] Closing remarks on trust as the foundation of great leadership. Do More Than Listen: We now create video versions of every episode and post them on our YouTube page. If you're really eager, you can tune in on Twitch to watch us record every episode. Keep The Conversation Going: We love our community. We love interacting with our community even more, and our Discord server is the place for that! Give us feedback, bring up topic ideas, or just ask few questions. We're here to help! Join our community now! Help Us Spread The Word:  Love our content? Help us out by sharing on social media, rating our podcast/episodes on iTunes, or by giving to our Patreon campaign. Every time you give, in any way, you empower our mission of helping as many agilists as possible. Thanks for sharing! Ask Us Questions 24/7 In today's competitive professional landscape, maximizing productivity is crucial. AI-powered personal assistants, like Walter, offer professionals a powerful tool to unlock their productivity potential. By enhancing efficiency, automating tasks, facilitating collaboration, and providing intelligent insights, Walter empowers professionals to focus on meaningful work and achieve more in their professional lives. Embrace the power of AI and unleash your productivity with an AI-powered personal assistant like Walter. Remember, time is your most valuable asset as a professional. Invest it wisely with Walter! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:...