1. Be direct, open and honest in all communications with others
2. Maintain a level of respect for others that they begin to view as your “brand”
3. Admit mistakes when you make them
4. Demonstrate appreciation and gratitude for the efforts of others
5. Protect the privacy of others; always keep private information confidential
6. Establish a track record for getting results
7. Set realistic benchmarks for improving your own performance and value
8. Demonstrate a willingness to confront difficult problems “head on”
9. Set up mutually agreed “accountability milestones”; i.e., a healthy relationship allows each member to voice expectations without hurt or hesitation
10. Demonstrate your prowess as a troubleshooter but allow for divergent points of view
11. Keep promises and commitments and establish a solid track record of unquestionable reliability
12. Be willing to risk the extension of trust to others
Best wishes and own your career,
Rod Colon
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