Character Quote by John C. Maxwell
“There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection, and character.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, 1998
Effective leaders earn trust by demonstrating skill, building relationships, and acting with integrity.
In simple terms: Trust comes from competence, connection, and character.
Cultivate skill, relationships, and integrity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Team management
- community building
- customer service
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which quality do you need to strengthen?
- How can you demonstrate character daily?
Neglecting any one quality erodes trust.