Trust is crucial for entrepreneurs, both in themselves and in others. Building trust starts with self-trust, which involves keeping promises to oneself and fostering self-confidence. Trust in yourself extends to building trust with others, especially in relationship marketing. Authenticity, transparency, and consistency are key in building trust with clients. Trustworthy entrepreneurs attract opportunities and build resilient businesses. Trust is the bedrock of successful businesses.

Takeaways

1. Trust is the cornerstone of every successful relationship, including the relationship with oneself.

2. Building trust with clients is crucial in relationship marketing, and it is achieved through authenticity, transparency, and consistency.

3. Trustworthy entrepreneurs attract opportunities and build resilient businesses.

4. Self-trust is the foundation upon which every other aspect of trust in life and business is built.

5. Keeping promises to oneself reinforces self-confidence and self-trust.

6. Trust has become the differentiator in the digital age, and people do business with those they trust.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Trust for Entrepreneurs

02:22 Chapter 1: Building Trust: Self-Trust and Trust with Others

06:47 Chapter 2: Relationship Marketing: Fostering Trust with Clients

08:28 Chapter 3: Authenticity, Transparency, and Consistency in Building Trust

10:32 Chapter 4: Trustworthy Entrepreneurs: Attracting Opportunities and Building Resilient Businesses

This is a recording of a livestream on September 4, on LinkedIn & YouTube, with author, Alicia M Rodriguez.

The Shaman's Wife is available now.

I hope you've enjoyed this bonus Heads Together mini series with Alicia - we certainly enjoyed putting it together for you.

I'm always on the look out for interesting guests with voices that need to be heard - if you'd like to me my guest on the show, you can apply here: https://form.jotform.com/Moakes/heads-together-guest-application

In this episode, I discuss the four pillars of thought leadership: unique contribution, prolific creativity, courageous visibility, and recognised authority. I emphasise that thought leadership is not reserved for a select few and encourages listeners to claim their space as thought leaders.

I provide practical tips for each pillar, such as reflecting on one's unique strengths and perspectives, consistently creating content aligned with one's unique contribution, and actively seeking speaking and publishing opportunities. I also highlight the importance of building a strong personal brand and engaging with one's community.

1. Courageous visibility

2. Prolific creativity

3. Unique contribution

4. Recognized expertise

Takeaways

1. Thought leadership is not limited to a select few and anyone can claim their space as a thought leader.

2. The four pillars of thought leadership are unique contribution, prolific creativity, courageous visibility, and recognized authority.

3. Identifying and leveraging one's unique strengths and perspectives is key to establishing a unique contribution.

4. Consistently creating content aligned with one's unique contribution helps to position oneself as a thought leader.

5. Courageous visibility involves putting oneself out there, sharing insights, and making a meaningful impact through one's presence.

6. Building recognized authority requires consistently demonstrating and providing value, publishing valuable content, and engaging with one's community.

7. Developing a strong personal brand and continuously learning in one's area of expertise are essential for establishing recognized authority.

8. Engaging with other experts, potential clients, and collaborators is crucial for building authority and reaping the benefits of thought leadership.

Chapters

00:00 Unleashing Your Unique Contribution

09:30 Nurturing Prolific Creativity

20:02 Stepping into Courageous Visibility

29:32 Establishing Recognized Authority