Trust
Trust is interesting.
For some, trust comes easy. You want to believe that people are true to their word and honest in their efforts.
For others, trust is harder to form. Perhaps you’ve learned that true and honest are less than guaranteed.
Whether it is built quickly or slowly, in nearly all cases trust is broken suddenly. Trust can ebb and flow, but there comes a point when it is lost for good. Professionals understand the importance of trust and respect the fragility. They pay attention to what they have promised and work like crazy to repair what they missed.
That fragility is ironic because trust is the root of resilience in a relationship. Trust gives us the will to forgive others for their errors. It allows us to stretch ourselves beyond our comfort level because we believe that others will be there when we need them. School districts are strongest where the trust is high. Where we see that the values and priorities match our mission. Reflect today on where your trust lies, and where others trust in you. Those points are where you can have the greatest impact on the students you serve.