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He explains how and why you should step up from traditional to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/inspiring-employees\/\">inspirational leadership<\/a> to succeed in all areas of your organization and life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for a few <em>Trust and Inspire<\/em> quotes to get a sense of the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trust-and-inspire-quotes\">Trust and Inspire Quotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s world, workers must collaborate effectively and provide quality service and knowledge for organizations to thrive\u2014as a leader, this requires you to maximize employees\u2019 productivity and creativity. However, you can\u2019t achieve this with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/traditional-leadership\/\">traditional leadership<\/a> styles that rely on carrot-and-stick methods of motivation. Instead, you must evolve as a leader\u2014you must inspire employees to maximize their work quality by trusting and encouraging them to achieve their full potential. In <em>Trust and Inspire<\/em>, Stephen M. R. Covey explains how and why you should step up from traditional to inspirational leadership to succeed in all areas of your organization and life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve provided a few <em>Trust and Inspire<\/em> quotes along with some explanation and context to help you understand the book&#8217;s ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cA counterfeit manifestation of clarifying expectations is to create &#8216;smoke and mirrors&#8217;\u2014to give lip service to clarifying expectations but to fail to pin down specifics like results, deadlines, or dollars that facilitate meaningful accountability.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Covey explains that employees can only meet your expectations if you\u2019re specific about what they are. Otherwise, misunderstandings are likely to arise and both parties may end up disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To ensure a positive outcome, first, nail down specifics<\/strong>\u2014what does \u201csuccess\u201d or completion of the task look like? What are the deadlines? What resources are available?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Then, discuss these expectations with employees and come to a mutual agreement<\/strong>. Genuinely consider any amendments employees may want to make. For example, if you want a task to be completed by Monday but the employee thinks Wednesday is better, accept the request as long as there are no major issues with it. 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Essentially, be your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-find-your-true-self\/\">true self<\/a> without putting on a mask for anyone. Covey explains that many people struggle to do so out of fear that they\u2019ll be judged. To overcome this, embrace your vulnerability\u2014accept that you\u2019re not perfect and be OK with sharing your imperfections, despite what others might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cA good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader; a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/characteristics-of-a-good-leader\/\">great leader<\/a> inspires people to have confidence in themselves.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, Covey quotes Eleanor Roosevelt. He explains that one commitment inspirational leaders uphold is to extend faith to people. <strong>Extending faith means not only <em>seeing<\/em> that everyone has a higher potential, but also <em>believing<\/em> that they have the ability to achieve it.<\/strong> Extending faith also requires leaders to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/give-employees-autonomy\/\">give employees autonomy<\/a> rather than micromanaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covey says that extending faith to employees is important because it allows them to reach their full potential and maximize performance. Expressing your belief in someone\u2019s abilities to perform at a high level, and granting them autonomy to do so on their own, inspires them to meet\u2014and even exceed\u2014your expectations. 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