In normal, predictable environments, people will put up with a leader they don’t particularly trust or have much confidence in. As soon as crisis or uncertainty hits, that no longer holds true.

In a recent CEOWORLD article, Thomas Kolditz explores why trust becomes essential in uncertain times and offers a sneak peek at two principles from his new book, Against the Storm: How True Leaders Prevail When the World Shakes:

•  “Leader Intent” helps teams make independent decisions while staying aligned with their leader’s goals
• “The 10 20 30 Rule” gives teams time to prepare, adjust, and rehearse before execution. Together, these techniques help leaders build trust before uncertainty hits.

Read the full article to explore Thomas’ strategies for building trust.

Thomas Kolditz is a retired Brigadier General with three Master’s degrees and a PhD in psychology who has spent more than 30 years at the helm of organizations. He directed the Leader Development Program at Yale School of Management, founded the West Point Leadership Center, and became the founding Executive Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. A recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal, the Army’s highest award for service, Tom is a renowned expert on leading through crisis, turbulence, and extreme conditions.

Thomas Kolditz’s New Book

Thomas Kolditz’s new book, Against the Storm: How True Leaders Prevail When the World Shakes, offers dozens of leadership techniques to help leaders build trust during uncertainty. As Tom explains, competence is essential to earning trust, but it is not enough. Leaders must also demonstrate respect and care for the people they lead.

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