In the knowledge-based economy, HIGH PERFORMANCE is all about RELATIONSHIPS, strong and enduring relationships with all stakeholders. And the fundamental ingredient for EVERY successful relationship is TRUST.

For naval aviators, flying off aircraft carriers a thousand miles from land (often in the middle of the night) TRUST is the sine qua non of not just success, but survival. There can be no compromise in that extreme laboratory of high performance. If you weren`t trusted, you`d fail or be fired; if you can`t trust others, you`ll either fail or look for another line of work.

TRUST is the cornerstone to be an effective LEADER; it`s the glue that keeps the TEAM firing on all cylinders.

A key aspect of building a culture of HIGH-TRUST is recognizing that TRUST IS A REWARD; it can`t be demanded, expected, bought, or coerced. It can only be given willingly, and based on the principle; IN ORDER TO BE TRUSTED, YOU MUST BE TRUSTWORTHY.

Both as an individual and organization, what are the ingredients to be deemed trustworthy?

We believe there are five core interdependent essentials, CHARACTER, COMMITMENT, COMPETENCE, CONNECTION, AND COMMUNICATION.

Focus on these and you will be TRUSTWORTHY; the same goes for your organization. Within a culture of trust, there is an UPWARD SPIRAL of achievement based on creativity, determination, accountability, excellence, passion, camaraderie, humor, candor, and resilience. Allowing a culure of mistrust (due to fear, incompetence, and/or integrity gaps) will result in the opposite.

The good news is there is tangible benefit in taking the first steps, and if you remain true to the goal of a high-trust culture, the rewards are reinforcing and contagious. There is a palpable release of energy when you seek trustworthiness.

From that, everything else flows.

The Power of TRUST!
A decisive advantage in work and life
Extraordinary TEAMS that consistently perform at high levels are a result of many factors, but arguably the most important is TRUST. Nowhere is this more evident than in flight demonstration teams -- pilots who literally put their lives in the hands of their teammates every day to expand the limits of individual and collective performance.

How does this happen? How do LEADERS create the atmosphere and dynamics that repeatedly drive these extraordinary results? And how can you take those lessons and apply them to your team back on the job?

Elite flight demonstration teams and professional organizations face many of the same challenges. Fast-paced technological advances, increased pressure to deliver new and better results, team members with different work styles and personalities, time pressures, and limited resources are just a few of the parallels between the two worlds, resulting in high risk, high stress and little margin for error. Analyzing the parallels can instruct, inspire, and better equip you to build an exceptional TEAM with improved performance, engagement, innovation, resilience, and retention.

In this interactive presentation, participants will join Captain George Dom, USN (Ret), former Commanding Officer and Flight Leader of the Blue Angels to:
• Understand why HIGH-TRUST LEADERSHIP is critical to individual and organizational high performance
• Discover the core ingredients in achieving HIGH-TRUST in individuals and organizations
• Develop an individual action plan to apply the lessons of HIGH-TRUST to your most important relationships

During this highly engaging and interactive presentation you will not only be given the key element of high-performing teams, but you'll also gain insights into what it is like as a member of the elite Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron with "behind the scenes" video footage of a high-trust team in action.

Each event is tailored to meet your leadership and teamwork learning objectives.

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