(Subtle shifts change how people see you)
Every conversation is an opportunity for deeper trust.
Here’s how to make it count:
1. I made a mistake, and here is what I’m doing to fix it ↳ Show accountability without excuses
2. You were right – I hadn’t thought about it that way ↳ Demonstrate humility and openness to grow
3. I have your back, no matter how this turns out ↳ Promise support through uncertainty
4. I trust you to take the lead, even if it doesn’t go perfectly ↳ Create safety to take risks and grow
5. Help me understand your perspective ↳ Show a genuine desire to see their world
6. This one’s on me, and here’s my plan ↳ Take ownership with clear action
7. I appreciate the extra effort you put in, it didn’t go unnoticed ↳ Validate and recognize their invisible work
8. Your success matters to me personally ↳ Genuinely care for others
9. You can be honest with me, no judgement ↳ Create psychological safety
10. I’ve got you covered, focus on what matters most to you ↳ Remove barriers so that others can excel
11. This conversation stays between us ↳ Build confidentiality even without being asked
12. Your voice matters here, thank you for speaking up ↳ Reward courage and encourage feedback
13. You don’t have to go through this alone, I’m here for you ↳ Offers support and partnership in tough times
14. It’s ok if you’re not ready, I’ll wait ↳ Respect personal boundaries and timing
15. Consider it done, I own this completely ↳ Show strong commitment to deliver
16. You bring something to this that no one else can ↳ Recognize their unique value
17. You have everything it takes to succeed, I believe in you ↳ Express genuine confidence in someone’s ability
Building trust isn’t about grand gestures.
It’s about showing up in the small moments that matter.
(Subtle shifts change how people see you)
Every conversation is an opportunity for deeper trust.
Here’s how to make it count:
1. I made a mistake, and here is what I’m doing to fix it
↳ Show accountability without excuses
2. You were right – I hadn’t thought about it that way
↳ Demonstrate humility and openness to grow
3. I have your back, no matter how this turns out
↳ Promise support through uncertainty
4. I trust you to take the lead, even if it doesn’t go perfectly
↳ Create safety to take risks and grow
5. Help me understand your perspective
↳ Show a genuine desire to see their world
6. This one’s on me, and here’s my plan
↳ Take ownership with clear action
7. I appreciate the extra effort you put in, it didn’t go unnoticed
↳ Validate and recognize their invisible work
8. Your success matters to me personally
↳ Genuinely care for others
9. You can be honest with me, no judgement
↳ Create psychological safety
10. I’ve got you covered, focus on what matters most to you
↳ Remove barriers so that others can excel
11. This conversation stays between us
↳ Build confidentiality even without being asked
12. Your voice matters here, thank you for speaking up
↳ Reward courage and encourage feedback
13. You don’t have to go through this alone, I’m here for you
↳ Offers support and partnership in tough times
14. It’s ok if you’re not ready, I’ll wait
↳ Respect personal boundaries and timing
15. Consider it done, I own this completely
↳ Show strong commitment to deliver
16. You bring something to this that no one else can
↳ Recognize their unique value
17. You have everything it takes to succeed, I believe in you
↳ Express genuine confidence in someone’s ability
Building trust isn’t about grand gestures.
It’s about showing up in the small moments that matter.