4.10. Questions to Consider

Ask yourself these questions to help you rethink, review, and reconnect with the key topics in this chapter:

  • Do I put the interests of those I advise first?

  • Are my values clear, both to myself and to those I advise? Do you live by them?

  • Do I have the competence I advertise?

  • Am I always on the boss's team?

  • Do I recognize, understand, and care about the boss's goals and aspirations?

  • How prepared am I to take the actions necessary to repair the damage once trust is broken?

  • How often does my boss take action on my advice?

  • How many of the ten trust busters have I witnessed, committed, or condoned (and how often)? Can I think of other behaviors and attitudes to add to this list?

  • What are some ways I can implement the six elements ...

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