Trustworthiness is a cherished valued.  Without it, there may be a loss of faith in our abilities and people may question our motives. Someone once said:

Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned.                    -Unknown

Often, we begin relationships with trust and then find ourselves greatly disappointed when an untruth is revealed. It’s during those times that we begin to question the character of another. Although trust can be regained, it frequently results in failed interactions and fractured relationships. Broken trust is like a piece of paper that’s been crumpled up. As open it, you can make it flat again, but it will never be the same, crease-less document.

When we were children, many of us were given more responsibilities because we proved ourselves attentive in the minor tasks given. As we grew and gained our parents’ trust, we were granted privileges because we had determined to be careful with the smaller things. These skills continue to support us in our adulthood through careers and other organizations with which we become involved.

Being trustworthy implies attention to details of the journey, as well as the outcome. That’s something we’re pretty familiar with here at the Y. We make it a point to be attentive to our colleagues, members, and community. We do this to support our desire to be trustworthy and compassionate in promoting an atmosphere of inclusion and wellbeing.

”Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.” – Albert Einstein

Be careful and trustworthy in the smaller things, so your significant accomplishments will gain the desired outcomes.