Simon Sinek’s video about Trust vs Performance is like choosing between a friend who always shows up on time and one who sometimes forgets, but still knows you well.
The Star Player vs the Reliable Friend
Imagine two kids in a game. One kid scores every goal, but sometimes doesn’t show up for practice, that's like Performance. You might be impressed, but you're not sure if they'll be there when it matters most.
The other kid isn't always the best player, but they’re always there, they work hard, and you know you can count on them, that's like Trust. Even if they don’t win every game, you feel safe with them.
Why Trust Matters More in the Long Run
Think of it like your favorite toy. If it breaks sometimes, but you still love it because it was always there for you, that’s Trust. But if you get a new, super-cool toy every day, but it never stays with you, that's more like Performance, and it might not last.
Simon Sinek says we often focus on the person who does the most, but in real life, the one we stick with is usually the one we trust.
Examples
- A manager chooses to trust an employee even without seeing results yet.
- A student believes in their teacher's ability to help them succeed.
- A team leader focuses on building trust before pushing for more output.
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See also
- How Does Simon Sinek on How Authentic Behavior Builds Trust Work?
- How Does no one believes anything anymore Work?
- How Does Building Trusting Teams Work?
- What is concert?
- What causes differences in public confidence levels?