Trust is a vital component of human connection. It can develop and be much stronger over a period of time, but it can be lost in a snap. You can only earn trust by giving it first, so if you don’t trust people, don’t expect them to show you respect, loyalty, and trust as well. Treat your employees with care if you want them to do their job excellently.

Ryan King shares his life lessons and experiences of how he grew up loving both baseball and reading, which helps him in his current career. He also discusses the proper mindset when reading, having accountable people to see the special within us that we can’t see, why trusting your employees is essential, and why positive labelling is powerful. Listen as young leaders ask about life, self-development, business, and more!

Quotes:

“When you are reading, just chill and treat it like watching a movie, and it will be much more enjoyable. No human being on the planet is going to remember everything they read verbatim.” – Ryan King
“People react to how you treat them with respect. So stress them, and then they're going to reciprocate that.” – Ryan King
“Don't be so quick to label the negative things. And if you are, be as quick to label the positive things.” – Ryan King

Takeaways:

Humans have severe blind spots that we can’t see ourselves. So having accountable people in our lives is critical because frequently, they see something unique in you that you don’t. For you, it might be normal. But for other people, you are amazing.
If you want to be respected, you need to show respect first. Similarly, if you trust your employees and treat them nicely, they will also return that with trust and loyalty.
Labelling has a powerful impact on people. If we harness the power of labelling for a positive cause, it will impact people's lives positively. So be quick to label positive.

Conclusion:

Don't put yourself under pressure when reading; instead, see it as a way to relax, similar to viewing a movie. You are not obliged to recall every word that you have read. Additionally, as humans, we have blind spots we are unaware of. As a response, discover a community and accountable individuals who can help you realize your potential and individuality. Furthermore, to be trusted, you must first demonstrate trust in others. It is the key to establishing and maintaining trust with everyone else. Finally, labeling is impactful, so make the most of it by labeling positively.

Fix Your Focus | Danny Prada (11/12/23)