Being betrayed Quote by Mark Leslie
“I believe if you want to be trusted, you have to trust first. If you do that, you will be betrayed sometimes. But the value of engendering trust is greater than the cost of being betrayed sometimes.”
About This Quote
Trust is a reciprocal exchange; offering trust invites trust but also risk of betrayal, yet the benefits outweigh occasional hurts.
In simple terms: Trust begets trust, despite risk.
Key Takeaway
Offer trust to build relationships.
Themes
trust
risk
relationships
Mood
cautious
hopeful
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- team leadership
- friendship
- negotiations
- customer service
Key Concepts
reciprocity
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you with trust?
- How do you recover from betrayal?
A Different Perspective
Blind trust can be exploited.
