384 Trust Me, Respect Isn’t Automatic—Here’s How to Build It

The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast

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Episode Description:
Let’s be real—just because you’re in charge doesn’t mean your team automatically trusts or respects you. That stuff is earned, not handed out with your job title.

In this 5-minute quick-tip episode, we’re breaking down how to build real trust and lasting respect within your team—without begging for it, faking it, or burning yourself out.

You’ll learn:

• Why follow-through is your leadership superpower
• How to keep it real without oversharing
• What active listening really looks like
• How consistency (not popularity) earns respect
• And why celebrating your people changes everything

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