Behavior that Builds or Maintains Trust #2: Demonstrating Respect

Rule #2 from Covey, The Speed of Trust (2006, p. 144): "Demonstrate Respect."

He summarizes it on p. 151:

Genuinely care for others. Show you care. Respect the Dignity of every person and every role. Treat everyone with respect, especially those who can't do anything for you. Show kindness in the little things. Don't fake caring. Don't attempt to be 'efficient' with people.

He adds, on p. 145

There are two critical dimensions to this behavior--first to behave in ways that show fundamental respect for people, and second, to behave in ways that demonstrate caring and concern.

The thing is, your caring has to be genuine. Once when I was a practicing agent, I got an e-mail that said that because some large percentage of respondents to a National Association of Realtors survey said they worked with agents that they trusted, we should build trust into our marketing.

Caring, like trust, can't be just added to your marketing mix. It has to be there. You have to be a genuine caring person. If you're not, your attempting to appear caring will come of as hypocrisy, which it would be.

If you don't care about people, consider another line of work.

What do you do to maintain your level of trust or build it?

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