Competencies Quote by Stephen Covey
“Trust is clearly a key competency. A competency or skill that can be learned, taught, and improved and one that talent can be screened for.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey, 1989
Trust is a skill that can be developed, taught, and measured, and it serves as a filter for talent selection.
In simple terms: Trust can be learned and used to evaluate talent.
Key Takeaway
Invest in building and assessing trust.
Themes
leadership
talent management
skill development
Mood
confident
analytical
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- hiring processes
- team building
- coaching
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
psychology
human resources
competency modeling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you measure trustworthiness?
- What practices strengthen trust in teams?
A Different Perspective
Trust alone cannot guarantee success without competence.
