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All people have expectations of themselves and others. The expectations that are held may not be understood, agreed upon, or even fair.
These expectations fall into one or more of the following six categories: communication, character, concern, competence, connectedness, and consistency. Trust is built when we prove reliable by meeting the expectations others have of us in these six areas, but we can't gain someone's trust if we don't know what they expect. It's a viscous cycle.
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It's dark when I get up and when I get home. Bitter cold, ice, and snow make regular appearances. The fire pit, grill and fountain are dormant along with plants that were once green and flowering. It's winter. I have stopped questioning people who go south for the winter. I now get it! In his book Spiritual Rhythm, Author Mark Buchanan talks about the role of each season in our spiritual lives.
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Threat of significant consequences for not meeting requested performance standards is all too often the primary motivator used by leaders.
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Disillusionment. Discouragement. Despair. All three words have a few things in common.
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Did you ever notice how, many people when taking on the role of the new leader of an organization, sometimes try too hard to show they are the boss?
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