Are you trusted at work?

March 9th, 2005

Notre Dame Business, Magazine of the Mendoza College recently published an article in the Winter 2005 issue about the importance of trust in a company or organization. I typically read this magazine from cover to cover, but this particular article really had an impact on me. Professionally, trust is the most important characteristic of a healthy work life. That is, I value trust and the “social capital” of my department and co-workers above all else.

This article focuses on three key words and their definitions:

  • Ability—Possessing the skills to get the job done.
  • Benevolence—Caring about the other person.
  • Integrity—Adhering firmly to a code of moral or ethical values.

I believe trust is critical to the success and long-term health of a unit, department, division, or organization. It will help get you through periods of stress while providing you with a level of comfort that you are not alone. Personally, I can honestly say that I trust my co-workers. I believe that we each share ability, benevolence, and integrity. This is particularly true when we need each other to perform under pressure.

I clipped part of the article that defines “ability, benevolence, and integrity.” I have it taped to my monitor to remind me each day how imporant these qualities are for the team. Read the article at http://www.nd.edu/~ndbizmag/winter2005/news13.shtml.

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