“The first job of a leader—at work or at home—is to inspire trust.” — Stephen M.R. Covey
Leadership is not for the faint of heart.
If you’re leading a business, a nonprofit, or even your own household—you carry the weight of other people’s futures. When crisis hits, it rarely gives you a heads-up.
You may have heard these same words in your own circle:
- “My dad passed away last week. Trying to figure things out at our family business. Help.”
- “We’re going to shut down the company by the end of next month. Do you have time to talk?”
- “I got laid off yesterday. Didn’t see it coming at all. Can you help?”
- “My marriage is falling apart. Need some place to stay in the meantime—and also need to figure out work stuff (person is a leader at a Christian ministry) and what happens with the kids.”
Authors Chip and Dan Heath call these “Moments that Matter.” These moments reveal the level of trust in our relationships—or the lack of it. How we respond in these moments either deepens trust or erodes it.
Why Trust Matters More Than Ever
- Only 20% of U.S. employees strongly agree that they trust their leadership.
- Business executives score just 12% for honesty and ethics.
- Nearly half of Americans doubt that nonprofits are trustworthy.
These aren’t just low numbers—they’re troubling. Lack of trust sabotages organizations from the inside out. Without it, missions get derailed, engagement plummets, and leadership becomes nothing more than a charade.
But here’s the good news: trust can be built. And when it does, everything changes.
At Rising Sun Consultants, we understand that leadership is a team sport —especially when the people who count on you are looking for answers.
For more than two decades, we’ve been walking alongside servant-leaders in businesses, nonprofits, and ministries. We’ve seen the pressure you face, and we know the cost of getting it wrong. But we also know the path forward.
We help leaders:
- Clarify priorities when succession planning can’t wait.
- Navigate crises when trust has been broken.
- Prioritize character formation because we believe who you are shapes how you lead.
You Can Be the Leader People Trust
You don’t have to stay stuck in crisis or carry the burden alone. With the right guide, you can inspire trust, steady your team, and write a new chapter—one marked by hope, courage, and lasting impact.
Rising Sun Consultants is here to walk with you. The sun is rising. Let’s step into a brighter future together.
