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“There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection, and character.” quote by John C. Maxwell
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“There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection, and character.”

John C. Maxwell

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.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate skill, relationships, and integrity.

Themes

leadership trust character

Mood

inspirational motivational

Type

advisory philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Team management
  • community building
  • customer service

Key Concepts

Ethics emotional intelligence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which quality do you need to strengthen?
  • How can you demonstrate character daily?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting any one quality erodes trust.

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