Building Trust Experience
I had a similar experience to that described in the video about the Indian talking stick and listening intently with a close friend a few days ago. The two of us had become distant from one another after a fight and were not able to communicate our feelings. After a few days of not acknowledging each other’s presence in common areas, my friend finally decided to talk to me about the issue. It was during our conversation that I listened intently to his point of view and considered his side of the problem as he openly expressed his grievances until he felt that I fully understood what had happened. When it was my turn to explain, he listened quietly and reserved all questions until I was done speaking my mind. It was important that both of us felt secure while speaking freely and relaying all that bothered us to the other person. It was interesting that the feelings of hurt were expressed by my friend too, so we both had to make an effort to fix this issue.
Trust is essential in every relationship, whether it is personal or professional. One of the most effective ways to develop trust between two individuals is through communicating freely and having the other person listen intently to your concerns. It is important that the other person feels safe enough to share their entire point of view with you rather than limiting it to fit your likes and dislikes. Trust can be developed in a professional setting similarly, as the leader must openly communicate with their employees, allowing them to express their concerns and worries too. I believe this experience will be very beneficial to me in the long run as I join some organizations in the capacity of a team leader. I can tactfully manage conflicts and concerns amongst the employees and even those that are directly related to me. Future leadership opportunities are based on the growth of an individual, and this particular experience has allowed me to develop a more empathetic behavior towards others. I will listen to my employees and subordinates with an open mind, give due importance to their concerns, and try to address them in the best possible manner. I will also be more open to accepting any mistakes made on my part and work towards fixing such mistakes instead of brushing them aside as the leader of a team or an organization.















