They say trust is earned,
But here's what most leaders miss:
Trust starts with YOU.
When you assume negative intent:
• Every email feels hostile
• Every meeting has an agenda
• Every decision seems political
• Every change feels threatening
• Every conversation seems loaded
Your walls stay up.
Your trust stays locked away.
Your team's walls stay up.
Their trust stays guarded.
No real connection happens.
But when you assume positive intent:
• Tough feedback becomes growth
• Disagreements become discussions
• Questions become curiosity
• Criticism becomes collaboration
• Challenges become opportunities
The magic?
Your walls come down.
Your trust flows freely.
Their walls crumble.
Their trust emerges.
Real connection begins.
Leadership isn't about authority.
It's about trust.
And trust?
It starts with assuming the best in others.
Even when it's hard.
Especially when it's hard.
Your team doesn't just see your choice.
They feel it in their interactions.
They mirror it in their responses.
They carry it to their meetings.
Every. Single. Day.
Lead by trusting first.
Watch your impact grow.
