文档介绍：The IdeaBridge White Paper Series:
The Leadership Series:
Building Loyalty and Trust
The IdeaBridge
White Paper Series
THE LEADERSHIP SERIES: BUILDING LOYALTY AND TRUST 1
Summary
This article deals with the Leader's necessity to have strong coalitions of support in order to ensure that
his initiatives will be addressed with passion and vigor. Having strong coalitions of loyal supporters is
also necessary to stave off the occasional political attacks from those who are less than delighted with the
changes or initiatives sponsored by the Leader. This is a must-read for political survival!
Earning Trust, Loyalty and Coalitions of Support
• Trust is the single most important factor in building personal and professional relationships. Trust
implies accountability, predictability, and reliability. More than anything else, followers want to believe
in and trust their Leaders. People first must believe in you before they will follow your leadership.
• Loyalty must be earned. It is earned by caring about and protecting both subordinates and bosses. It
is earned by working with people and helping them be essful. The loyalty and dedication of
subordinates can help Leaders meet tight deadlines or solve difficult problems. The loyalty of a boss
can get Leaders out of potential trouble.
• You can buy a man’s time, you can even b