How many on their deathbeds wished they'd spent more time at the office - or watching TV? The answer is, No one.
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When trust is high, the dividend you receive is like a performance multiplier, elevating and improving every dimension of your organization and your life.... In a company, high trust materially improves communication, collaboration, execution, innovation, strategy, engagement, partnering, and relationships with all stakeholders.
Interpretation
What this quote means
High trust within an organization leads to significant improvements in performance and relationships.
Stephen Covey highlights the profound impact that trust has on an organization and personal life. When trust levels are elevated, it acts as a multiplier, enhancing communication, collaboration, and overall effectiveness within a team or organization. This results not only in better internal dynamics but also improves relationships with external stakeholders, demonstrating the foundational role trust plays in success.
Themes
TrustOrganizationCommunicationPerformanceRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a business meeting, you could say, 'As Stephen Covey highlights, when trust is high within our team, our performance can multiply.'
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