How to Build Trust

1. Your reputation is their first impression.
2. Show people you care about their needs.
3. A promise should be as binding as a contract.
4. Follow through on every commitment you make.
5. Be straight with people. Tell it like it is.
6. Always tell the truth or the truth will tell on you.
7. Surround yourself with people who have a high degree of integrity.
8. Your actions “off-stage” (e.g., at an office party or on Facebook) impact your trust and credibility.
9. Your actions must match your words.
10. Admit when you’re wrong.
11. Words spoken in confidence are words spoken in trust.
12. Learn how to disagree without being disagreeable.
13. It’s not only what you bring to the table but how you serve it.