So this week I have been writing about Trust. Something that is so important to building and maintaining success. If you are trusted people listen to what you have to say and give it a premium, if they don't trust you they will discount what you have to say. In the UK we say 'take it with 'a pinch of salt'!
So it was interesting in today's news (and quite amusing) to see this video. It shows the Czech President potentially stealing a pen and sneaking into his pocket. The Chilean leader he was with, said it had been a gift. Look at the body language and make up your own mind.
Whether this man was actually stealing the pen or not it was clear that his mind was not on the task in hand. He is reported to have a reputation for unusual behaviour. A certain Italian Prime Minister is also under significant pressure over his behaviour as well at the moment.
Does a President really want to be a centre of ridicule? The lessons to learn are how is our own behaviour being perceived? Also, remember that for those of us in a privileged position news travels fast. Why not be a shining example to others instead? Rather than someone who undervalues their life's work.
For 7 years, I worked for the confectionery arm of Mars incorporated and during this period there was a really important new product under development. We had been trying to keep it secret, when suddenly it was announced in the press. In the end the trail led to the MD of a small marketing company who had drunk too much at an industry event and inadvertently shared the details with a journalist. Now who knows, it may have added to awareness of the brand. However, for the MD who was actually a great guy, it was absolutely humiliating when I had to investigate the issue and discipline him. Trust with the marketing department of his most prestigious client was at an all time low.
Does your behaviour each day add to your credibility or does it take away? How do you ensure that your good intentions are following through into behaviour that helps you achieve more? Are you a shining light to others?
Have a great day, think this through and aim to build trust in everything you do,
Be more. Achieve More.
Chris