On trust

The leader least likely to be trusted? The one who says “Trust me.”

The leader most likely to be trusted? The one who shows up and does the work.

The one who asks, “How can I help?” and says “I don’t know but I’ll find out.” and “I messed up. But I’ll do better.”

Trust is never mandated. It is only ever given.

What are you waiting for?

On staying