“Can I Trust You?
Years ago, I heard Lou Holtz speak at a national conference. His rock-solid reputation preceded him—he is the only coach in the history of college football to take six different football teams to a bowl game. He is not only well-respected for his ability to elevate football programs, but to elevate individuals as well.
During his humorous and entertaining keynote, he taught a few small lessons which carried big meanings. He shared that every person you meet is privately asking themselves three questions:
1. Do you care about me?
2. Do I like you?
3. Can I trust you?
When you make an authentic, sincere, and dignified effort to create a positive first impression, you increase your chances of receiving a "Yes!" to those questions. Unfortunately, if someone you meet answers "No!" you’ve got an uphill battle to earn their business or develop a friendship.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“You thought I was a werewolf?" Dervish asks.
"Yes" I answer hollowly.
"You ass.”
Source: Lord Loss
“When trust is broken, foundational cracks occur which weaken the entire relationship. As with concrete, no amount of filling and patching you apply with the hope of fortifying the fracture will ever repair the weakness caused by the rift.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“Sometimes we break people's trust accidentally. An infraction such as not returning a phone call, missing a deadline, being late for an appointment, divulging a confidence, or speaking out of turn can damage our perceived character and reputation.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“Take steps to be humble, sincere, and authentic, and apologize if necessary. If a relationship is valuable to you, it is worth your concern and effort to make it right.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“Going with Your Gut
Your natural instincts are a great barometer for a person’s trustworthiness. Listen to your gut when something feels amiss. When your natural “Spidey-Sense” kicks in, it may alerting you to red flags you would not see on the surface otherwise.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“People consider trust differently. Some approach a new relationship with a degree of skepticism and want the other person to earn their trust before it is freely given. Their reluctance is often influenced by a previous experience when they were hurt, betrayed, or let down by others.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“I, however, typically trust people until they prove me wrong. As an energy-sensitive person with a highly intuitive nature, I pick up on clues as to whom I can trust or should be wary of. I will take my chances and continue living with my heart wide-open. Having faith in humanity and expecting the best from others improves my happiness and well-being.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“Trust and rapport are listed in that order because without first building trust, healthy rapport is not possible.”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact
“As you rock rapport, you will open doors, earn loyalty, establish long-term relationships, and promote mutually respectful interaction. How can you break the ice and move toward creating a positive connection?”
Source: The Art of Connection: 8 Ways to Enrich Rapport & Kinship for Positive Impact