Trust isn’t something you demand. It’s something you build.

In my recent session on Trust for Mentors, I asked participants a simple question: 

“What makes you trust someone at work?”

The answers came fast — consistency, empathy, honesty. 

Then came the silence that matters: 

“How do others know they can trust you?”

Trust begins with small, repeated choices — listening before judging, following through on promises, speaking truthfully even when it’s uncomfortable.

And here’s the paradox: the more we focus on protecting our image, the less trustworthy we become. Because people don’t trust perfection; they trust humanity.

Whether you’re mentoring, leading, or collaborating, visibility built on trust lasts longer — because it’s earned, not declared.

— 👋 Hello! I’m Eric Fingerhut, Executive Coach & Team Facilitator. I help individuals get promoted without burning out, and teams thrive on trust & collaboration. 

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