Trust vs. Suspicion
This content is from Pastor Andy Stanley’s teaching on Trust vs. Suspicion. Our teams strive to live by these principles.
VIDEO OPTION: Andy Stanley: Trust vs Suspicion ... the notes are here.
Trust Commitments:
1. When there is a gap between what I expect and what I get, I fill it with trust.
2. When I see others fill a gap with suspicion, I will come to your defense.
3. If what I see begins to erode my trust, I’ll come directly to you about it.
Trustworthy Commitments:
1. I’ll do what I say I’ll do and when I don’t, I’ll tell you.
2. I commit not to overpromise and under deliver, but if I do, I will tell you. (avoid surprises)
3. If you confront me about the gaps I’ve created, I’m going to tell you the truth. (don’t cover up mistakes)
AUDIO OPTION: Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast: Trust vs. Suspicion ... the notes are here.
Two promises we must make to one another ...
1. I’m going to trust you.
2. I’m going to be trustworthy.
Being trustworthy is not the equivalent of being flawless in character and performance. It’s not about being perfect. Being trustworthy is being worthy of trust.
“A trustworthy person addresses the gaps they have created.”
Three commitments as it relates to being a trustworthy person ...
1. I commit to doing what I say I’ll do and when I don’t, I’ll tell you. You won’t hear it from anyone else before you hear it from me.
2. I commit not to overpromise and under-deliver. But if it looks like that is the way things are headed, I’ll tell you. (Avoid surprises)
If you confront me about the gaps I’ve created, I’ll tell you the truth. (Don’t cover up mistakes)
VIDEO OPTION: Andy Stanley: Trust vs Suspicion ... the notes are here.
Trust Commitments:
1. When there is a gap between what I expect and what I get, I fill it with trust.
2. When I see others fill a gap with suspicion, I will come to your defense.
3. If what I see begins to erode my trust, I’ll come directly to you about it.
Trustworthy Commitments:
1. I’ll do what I say I’ll do and when I don’t, I’ll tell you.
2. I commit not to overpromise and under deliver, but if I do, I will tell you. (avoid surprises)
3. If you confront me about the gaps I’ve created, I’m going to tell you the truth. (don’t cover up mistakes)
AUDIO OPTION: Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast: Trust vs. Suspicion ... the notes are here.
Two promises we must make to one another ...
1. I’m going to trust you.
2. I’m going to be trustworthy.
Being trustworthy is not the equivalent of being flawless in character and performance. It’s not about being perfect. Being trustworthy is being worthy of trust.
“A trustworthy person addresses the gaps they have created.”
Three commitments as it relates to being a trustworthy person ...
1. I commit to doing what I say I’ll do and when I don’t, I’ll tell you. You won’t hear it from anyone else before you hear it from me.
2. I commit not to overpromise and under-deliver. But if it looks like that is the way things are headed, I’ll tell you. (Avoid surprises)
If you confront me about the gaps I’ve created, I’ll tell you the truth. (Don’t cover up mistakes)