Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Placing responsibility on an individual and expressing trust significantly aids their development.
- In plain terms
- Trusting someone with responsibility helps them grow.
- What can you take from it?
- Assign responsibility and trust to foster growth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you trust with responsibility?
- How does trust change behavior?
Another view
Not all individuals are ready for responsibility immediately.
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