The two questions of trust.

Featuring Dr. Nate Regier
Leader247 Episode 10: Compassionate Accountability

In this video from Episode 10, Dr. Nate Regier explains the two dimensions of trust leaders must understand.

Trust is not one-dimensional. People need to know whether they can count on you, and they also need to know whether they are safe with you.

A leader can be reliable but emotionally unsafe. Another leader can be supportive but inconsistent. Strong leadership requires both behavioral trust and emotional trust.

Key Insights

  • Behavioral trust asks: can I count on you?

  • Emotional trust asks: am I safe with you?

  • Leaders who miss one dimension of trust can unintentionally alienate people.

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