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Leadership - What's Trust Got to Do With It?

Does the title remind you of a hit Top 40 tune of a few years back? What does trust have to do with leadership? In your role, you are aware that leadership is an influence process. Leaders, by their very actions, encourage a group of people to move toward a common or shared goal. What does trust have to do with leadership? Trust is often viewed as the key to successful relationships and the foundation of effective leadership. By the end of this web-based training, you will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of trust as a leadership skill
• Define and apply the five dimensions of trust
• Apply strategies that enhance feelings of trust in adult education programs

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