More than ever, we are faced with business challenges that call for higher levels of innovation, knowledge, and soft skills. So when leaders operate from integrity, they gain the trust of their team members. They are still tough and hold you accountable for performance and excellence, but they are seen as dependable and people feel safe in their presence. Leaders of the present don’t rely on trusting in their positional power to get things done; instead they rely on the power of trust to get the best from people.

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