Being Trustworthy and Making Great Things Happen

Which of the following may show other people can trust you?

• You have not followed through on what you promised.

• You gave credit to another student for doing the best job in the group.

• You took credit for an idea that someone else thought of.

• You have gossiped about another student with your friends.

If you want to build your trustworthiness, it helps to always act like you know the answer, even when you don't.

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What is the best thing to say when you have forgotten to follow up

on a text from a friend if you want your friend to trust you?

• Say, "I did, didn't you get my text?"

• Say, "Oh, I lost my phone for a while - my little brother plays on it all the time."

• Say, "Yes, and I'll do it right now."

• Say, "Sorry, I totally forgot, but I'll do it now."

If you always think you are right, you may lack self-awareness.

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If you do not give logical reasons for why you are acting the way you are,

will your friends be likely to agree with your actions?

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If you laugh at a colleague's idea,

is this likely to show the group you have the better idea for the project?

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If you dominate the conversation,

what are your friends most likely to think about you?

• You are smart.

• You are a leader.

• You don't care what anyone else thinks.

• You are right.

If you honestly share an insight with someone first,

what are they likely to think of you?

• You are trustworthy.

• You are desperate for friends.

• You like to hear yourself talk.

• You don't care what they think.

What does NOT likely happen when you take responsibility for your failures?

• You will be seen as honest and transparent.

• You will be seen as a failure.

• Friends can trust you not to blame them when it's not their fault.

• You will be seen as having courage and humility.

Collaboration with other students becomes much easier if everyone feels safe.

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