Comments on: Trust Agents 3b: Become “One of Us”

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By: Paul Steinbrueck

Paul Steinbrueck — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:51:09 +0000

Mary Beth, from one math geek to another… maybe the author of the formula realized that our sinful nature prevents our S from approaching 0 on this side of eternity. On the other hand there was One who was completely selfless. When you divide by 0 you get Trust = Infinity.

By: Phillip Gibb

Phillip Gibb — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:13:45 +0000

I guess this is why Chris put up those short videos about overnight success – that, yes it is – over many nights of hard work – that success will come. Because the major factors in becoming ‘One of Us’ is earning the Trust; something done by showing that to be true and not just saying it.
The showing is all those points; listening, being present, etc

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:10:14 +0000

I just love a good math equation! Yes, I am that nerdy. The equation shows that S(self-orientation) busts up all the positive influence you’ve garnered. I’m throwing in some numbers to demonstrate, using a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest. Suppose your C(credibility) = 9, R (reliability) = 7, and I (intimacy) = 4. See the difference below where S (self-orientation) is non-existent to S = 3. For fellow math nerds, we aren’t dividing by 0. =)

(C x R x I)/S = T
(9X7X4) = 252 OR (AVG 8.4 out of 10)
(9X7X4)/3 = 84 OR (AVG 2.8 out of 10)

You are so right Brandon, this applies to all relationships, both on/off line. Another old saying…’people don’t care how much you know ’til they know how much you care’. Build relationships first, then influence can happen.

By: Susan K. Stewart

Susan K. Stewart — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:07:37 +0000

It almost seem sad that we have to be reminded to not be self-focused in everything we do. It’s a by-product of the “feel good” culture of the 70s and 80s.

No matter the relationship – online or offline – it is improved when we put others first.

Didn’t someone say “Love your neighbor as yourself”? Although you need to love yourself to do that, you don’t have to tell everyone about yourself before loving that neighbor.