Blog Dec 29th: The Law of Solid Ground: Building Trust Through Character
“Trust is the foundation for leadership.” 💛
In healthcare leadership, trust isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re leading a clinic, a team, or an organization, your character forms the solid ground upon which trust is built, and trust is what enables leadership to thrive.
In this post, we’ll explore the Law of Solid Ground, inspired by John Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, and share practical ways to apply it in your clinic or organization.
Trust Starts With Character
John Maxwell writes:
“Trust is the foundation of leadership. To build trust, a leader must exemplify these qualities: competence, connection, and character. People will forgive occasional mistakes based on ability, especially if they can see you’re still growing as a leader. But they won’t trust someone who slips in character.”
Your character is what lasts. Mistakes happen, but integrity and personal regard for others make people trust you—and when they trust you, they invest their potential in your vision.
Making Decisions With Solid Ground
Natasha Saavedra shares an important lesson: leaders often make hasty decisions without consulting their teams. Examples include:
Changing programs without discussion
Cancelling services suddenly
Terminating staff without input
While these choices might seem efficient in the moment, they can erode trust.
How to Lead With Trust
When making key decisions:
Gather Your Leadership Team
Cast the vision clearly
Share the changes you’re considering
Encourage questions and feedback
Work through potential challenges together
Communicate With Your Team
Announce what’s happening
Explain how and why decisions are made
Encourage excitement about new opportunities
Model Integrity and Character
Build trust by achieving results with integrity
Show genuine regard for your team members
Trust grows when people see consistency in your actions
Reflection / Self-Assessment
Ask yourself:
Are my decisions building or eroding trust in my team?
Do my team members feel confident in my leadership?
How can I demonstrate integrity and personal regard in everyday actions?
Action Steps / Takeaways
Build character first, everything else will follow
Consult your leadership team before making major decisions
Communicate vision and changes clearly to the entire team
Lead with integrity and personal regard
Create an environment where your team can trust you and grow
Prefer to Watch Instead?
If you’d like to see this concept broken down in action, watch Natasha’s full session here:
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Final Thought / Closing Message
Leadership starts with solid ground—your character. Trust is earned through consistent integrity, personal regard, and achieving results. When your team trusts you, they’ll invest their energy and potential in your vision.
How can you strengthen trust in your leadership today?
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