The Speed of Trust in God's Eyes: Project: Behavior #3: Create Transparency

What Creating Transparency is -

Tell the truth in a way people can verify
Get real and genuine
be open and authentic
err on the side of disclosure
Operate on the premise of "What you see is what you get"
Don't have hidden agendas
Don't hide information

What Creating Transparency is not -

Hiding, covering, or being obscure
Failing to disclose
Pretending
Making things appear different than they really are

What's the Project about?

This Project is about what the Bible says about the overal aspect of what Stephen M.R. Covey calls The Speed of Trust.

In particular, I'm searching out the scriptures that support Covey's 4 Cores of Credibilty and 13 Behaviors. I'm also looking for stories that tell about how God has used this large definition of trust in the lives of believers.

Of course, it would not be a good project if descrepancies were not also pointed out and I welcome those discussions also.

This is meant to be a living and time-tested project, not something that I intend to be finished any time soon. I want to see what God shows me and others and then test them against the reality of life; what God teaches me over time and through trials and triumphs.

So, if this interests you, please join-in, comment, and keep coming back to this site.

God Bless

What is "The Speed of Trust?"

The Speed of Trust is a book written by Stephen M.R. Covey. He is the eldest son of Stephen R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

Mr. Covey (the son) writes about how results increase as trust increases. He further cuts through the fog and specifically defines two large parts of trust followed by four core parts and then thirteen behaviors one can practice to increase one's trust.

After 1st reading the book in mid-2007, I've studied and taught its principles, given away many copies, included it in my mandatory reading list for those I coach/mentor, practiced the principles myself and spent 3 days with members of his CoveyLink team to strengthen my understanding of the phylosopy behind the principles. I can say without a doubt that what he preaches works in the real world.

This Project is meant to add to what Mr. Covey has written and practices. My purpose is to purely give me and others the scripture references and stories to show how God is gloried through these practices.

I've tried to be as brief as possible with direct quotes from the book in the postings, but much of the content, except for scripture and such references is from "The Speed of Trust." as times goes on, I'll properly footnote the references.

There have been few, if any, books I've recommended that have had as many unsolicited comments come back to me as this book - and I've read and recommended many (http://leadingwellbyreadingwell.blogspot.com/ . The book is chalked full of stories and suggestions on how to increase trust with yourself and others.

A great read.

Behavior #3: Create Transparency

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