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Five Ways to Build Your Character

20 May 2019
dhorsager
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Categories: 8 Pillars, Building Trust, Character, Trust in Business

In order to build character in anything, you need to first notice what you are struggling with. If you are struggling with humility, find resources that can help you learn how to be more humble and practice. If you struggle with self-discipline, set goals and work towards accomplishing them in the right way.

Taking steps to build your character is no simple task. People notice those who do what is right over what is easy. It can be easy to slack off when nobody is looking and difficult to do what is right on a consistent basis. Here are five ways to build your character:

  1. Be Humble.

    Humility is the beginning of wisdom. In order to build your character, you must be open to new ways.

  2. Live out your principles and values.

    Whether it’s “love others,” or ” do the right thing,” living by your principles will make decision making easier and your character more steadfast.

  3. Be intentional.

    Integrity does not happen by accident. We are all products of our thoughts and habits. Be intentional about filling your mind with good thoughts. Create a habit of this internalizes principles and breeds high character.

  4. Practice self discipline.

    Being of high character takes the ability to do what is right over what is easy.

  5. Be accountable.

    Surround yourself with people who have high expectations. Be responsible for yourself first. Lose the pride. Open yourself up to accountability. Let others push you to high character.

Continue practicing these five tips to build your character. Realize what your shortcomings are and find different ways to improve yourself. Remember a lack of trust is your biggest expense and everything of value is built on trust.

 

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6 Ways to Improve Competency

1 May 2019
dhorsager
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Categories: Building Trust, Business Trust, David Horsager, Trust in Business

 

When we quit learning, in some ways, we start dying. No matter what degree we’ve earned, or what initials come after our name, we must find ways to improve competency on a daily basis.

The first step to increasing your personal and professional competence is to understand you have not arrived. If you believe you have no room to grow, you won’t grow. Once you see there are areas for improvement in your life, growing your competence in those areas is really quite simple.

Here are a few quick and easy ideas for improving your competence.

1.  Consider every circumstance an opportunity

Napolean Hill, foremost success authority, said, “Every adversity brings with it the seed of an equivalent advantage.” If you’re willing to see every conflict, every delay, and every frustration in this light — your whole life becomes a learning opportunity.

2.  Join a mastermind group

The power of a group is hard to argue. For years we’ve seen powerful leaders and thinkers emerge, not as individuals, but as groups. Surround yourself with people who are more successful, more competent, and more qualified than you — you’re guaranteed to grow your competence.

3.  Find a mentor

Nearly every leader can point to a mentor who has played a key role in their success. If you don’t have a mentor, and you would like one, generally it’s just as easy as asking the question.

4.  Use time wisely

So much time in our day is wasted doing mindless things:  TV or YouTube videos, sitting in traffic, waiting for a meeting to start. Set yourself up to take advantage of those moments by listening to podcasts in the car, loading books onto your computer or phone for those down moments, and not allowing yourself to mindlessly watch garbage on TV.

5.  Take advantage of technology

I heard of someone recently who listens to books on tape at two-times speed so he can finish them faster. Technology is constantly improving. Take advantage of the opportunities it provides to learn.

6.  Read

Mark Twain famously says, “The man who doesn’t read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.” Become a consumer of good books. Read books that challenge you.

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Trust After The Polls

15 November 2016
reidv
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Categories: Building Trust, Featured, Trust in Business, Trust in Government

The speculation is over and campaigning is wrapped, but the churning political waters are far from settled for the American people. The 2016 presidential election was arguably the most divisive to-date with insults, finger-pointing and scandals absorbing the airtime on news outlets and the clicks on social media.

Contrary to the record-breaking number of viewers during the presidential debates, the findings from our national trust study, 2017 Trust Outlook™, reveal 88% of Americans think the political system is not fully trustworthy or fair. If only 12 out of every 100 Americans think they have a fair and trustworthy system, is it any wonder that so many chose to forgo the time-honored civic duty of casting a ballot?

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There is clearly a trust gap in our political system but it turns out this isn’t the only element of the national civic domain that is failing to inspire the trust of the American public. The institution of government itself is woefully lacking in trust.

The national study found that hands down, government and the entertainment industry are the institutions least trusted by Americans regardless of political affiliation.

What is our roll in the post-election terrain? Trust. It is up to individuals and organizations to build it, earn it, share it and become most trusted in their industry regardless of political perspective. In the midst of change, leaders set the tone for trustworthiness by treating all people with respect and by doing what is right over what is easy.

Trust Edge Leadership Institute offers the freshest research on how individuals and organizations can build trust the fastest at work and at home. The 2017 Trust Outlook™ showcases future trends of who and what Americans trust in…and what they don’t. To forecast next year’s trust climate in America and to stay ahead of the competition, take look at the newest research on trust in the United States: www.TrustOutlook.com

Own Your Day | The Daily Edge

5 October 2015
dhorsager
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Categories: Building Trust, contribution, David Horsager, Leadership Tips, Trust in Business, Trusted Company, Trusted Person

Have you ever reached the end of a day and felt like you got nothing done? It’s a horrible feeling! Frustrating days like this leave us with a laundry list of people and circumstances that caused our unproductivity. Rewind the clock to your morning coffee and write down your current #1 push forward priority. Then write the numbers 1-5 and list the five most important tasks you can complete in order to come closer to accomplishing your goal. If you could do the frustrating day over again, chances are you would handle your meetings, conversations, and even your individual work time differently. A day in which you accomplished five specific tasks that brought you one step closer to an important goal is a great day.  

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