The Leadership Strategy You’re Probably Overlooking: Trust

19/08/2025 21 min
The Leadership Strategy You’re Probably Overlooking: Trust

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Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEATrust isn’t optional—it’s the strategic foundation of leadership that lasts. If you want results that scale and a team that thrives, you need to lead with trust at the center.4 WAYS TO APPLY THISUnderstand what trust actually requires from you as a leader—beyond likability.Recognize common trust breakers and learn how to repair them with humility.Model trust to shape your team culture and create psychological safety.Revisit your Core Values to align your leadership with what matters most.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhere is trust strong in my leadership—and where is it fragile?Have I unintentionally broken trust in ways that need repair?What daily habits reinforce the culture of trust I want to build?ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEWApple: scroll to the bottom, choose a rating, and write a review.Podchaser (Android): https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762 WANT TO LEAD WITH MORE TRUST AND AUTHENTICITY?Download the free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexerciseApply for the Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-beta Join Andrea LIVE at THRIVE in ‘25 Live2Lead!Secure your seat in Charlottesville or Lynchburg, VA—two powerhouse events where purpose-driven leaders come to recharge, refocus, and rise.CHARLOTTESVILLE: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-charlottesville-2025 LYNCHBURG: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-lynchburg-2025 LET’S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATIONDM Andrea on Instagram or LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimistLet’s chat: [email protected] THIS EPISODEKnow a leader who’s struggling with trust on their team? Send this their way.Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bS3JNx_ces0 Listen & Subscribe: www.theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show