What a powerful article! And well done with your practicle examples of how trust impacts our relationships and business success.

Years ago I heard a speaker on the topic of trust who helped me distinguish between blind trust and authentic trust. As a leader in my own organization I saw my "blind spot" regarding trust. I learned that to be in authentic trust with pepole, I needed to also include the element of holding people accountable.

Without accountability, there is only blind trust. I think we can relate that to our experiences with teens as well.

Bravo on this article!

This was the most powerful two hours I have spent in a long time. I learned a tool I can use in my personl life as well as business. The most valuable part was practicing using the tool and coming to a decision about something that has freed me up and helped me move forward. Thanks, Bob and Hsuan Hua. You are a great team!

WOW, Hsuan Hua. This is very clear messge with clear examp;les. I love the visual of the horizontal line and the vertical line. And that gav e me an idea that I could create a graphic with those two lines and measure myself on my competency and capacity for my business development. Thanks! Fran

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I wish I had thought to bring my camera. Kirk and I had a lovely breakfast in the gorgeous Georgian room setting at the Olympic. Not only did we enjoy getting better acquainted, I appreciate the GIFT Kirk gave me of opening up my awareness to other wonderful venues for professional meetings.
Beauty and ambiance contributes to the quality of the experience.

Nina, this is such a practical approach to affirmations - utilizing our creative mental capacities in a productive way, like a servant versus a master. Thanks!

This is an awareness raising conversation, Andrew, and shared so authentically from your personal experience, obviously! A wake up call for anyone who feels like they are "being" of service from their heart, and ending up feeling like a victim.

It occurs to me that a self-reflective exercise could be a two -step inquiry: 1. How am I feeling? 2. How am I spending my "energy?"

Building on your message, Andrew, here is a BOOK that speaks powerfuly abut the "victim - rescuer- persecuter drama traingle and how to transform the pattern: The Power of TED, The Empowerment Dynamic, written by a local author David Emerald. (Bainbridge Island).

Very comperehensive list of tips, Karrie. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. You walk your talk about cultivating realationship, which is the key success factor to any marketing, sales, or service activity. Well done!