1) Be honest(77.4%)
2) Be open and authentic(76.2%)
3) Be a role model – have integrity(76.1%)
4) Demonstrate integrity(73.9%)
5) Respect the dignity of every person and every role(71.1%)
6) Transparency in decision making processes and actions(70.3%)
7) Say what you're going to do, then do what you say you're going to do.(69.3%)
8) Hold yourself accountable.(69.3%)
9) Thank people for feedback and act on the feedback you receive(68.4%)
10) Do what you say you are going to do(68.0%)
11) Give honest and frank feedback(67.8%)
12) Address the tough stuff directly.(66.5%)
13) Don't disclose others' private information.(66.3%)
14) Timely – open communication (No secrets)(66.2%)
15) Genuinely care for others – be sincere (and show it)(66.0%)
16) Explain reasoning behind a decision(65.8%)
17) Model accountability by acknowledging mistakes and the lessons to be learned from it(65.6%)
18) Don't presume you have all the answers - or all the questions.(65.5%)
19) Listen before you speak. Understand, diagnose.(65.5%)
20) Admit mistakes and take visible blame(65.5%)
21) Don't manipulate people or distort facts(65.3%)
22) Be a constant learner(65.2%)
23) Encourage open discussion(64.5%)
24) No surprises @ review time(64.5%)
25) Let team set or help set priorities, goals, exit criteria or other deliverables(64.2%)
26) Don't break confidences.(63.6%)
27) Give freedom to explore and experiment(63.5%)
28) Communicate concerns, risks, and achievements transparently(63.4%)
29) Empower people to develop their own process (63.4%)
30) React supportively and positively to mistakes(62.9%)
31) Praise publicly, correct privately(62.6%)
32) Understand when team priorities may differ from individual and communicate clearly(62.3%)
33) Make things right when you're wrong(62.3%)
34) Don't let pride get in the way of doing the right thing.(62.1%)
35) Show sincere appreciation for work done(62.0%)
36) Don't have hidden agendas(61.9%)
37) Don't blame others or point fingers when things go wrong.(61.3%)
38) Discuss expectations.(60.9%)
39) Show you care; Listen with your ears, eyes, and heart(60.5%)
40) Be consistent(60.5%)
41) Trust is a two way street(60.2%)
42) Share information – contexts and needs(59.6%)
43) Make commitments carefully and keep them.(59.0%)
44) Do not let prejudgment affect your ability to listen(58.6%)
45) Renegotiate expectations if needed and possible.(58.6%)
46) Give opportunities – to all team members (fitting each person's situation)(58.3%)
47) Let people know where you stand(58.1%)
48) Don't skirt the real issues(57.5%)
49) Find out what the most important behaviors are to the people you're working with.(57.3%)
50) Treat all people at all levels as peers(57.1%)
51) Value and reward what we say we do(57.1%)
52) Recognize accomplishments(55.6%)
53) Communicate as appropriate to the needs of the audience or individual(55.5%)
54) Learn how to appropriately extend trust based on the situation, risk, and credibility(55.2%)
55) Don't withhold trust because there is risk involved.(54.8%)
56) Don't hide information(53.9%)
57) Embrace different work styles (work from home, flex-time, schedules)(53.6%)
58) Demonstrate personal humility(53.4%)
59) Don't cover things up(53.3%)
60) Don't avoid or shirk responsibility.(53.3%)
61) Be flexible and compassionate about life out side of work(52.6%)
62) Allow people to solve their own problems or come to you for help – don't dive in(52.1%)
63) Don't assume you know what matters most to others.(52.0%)
64) Speak about people as if they were present(52.0%)
65) Be clear on how you'll communicate how you're doing - and how others are doing.(51.8%)
66) Tell the truth in a way people can verify(51.8%)
67) Sharing info appropriately(51.7%)
68) Don't second guess decisions – inform and teach(51.5%)
69) Don't spin the truth(51.3%)
70) Get the right things done.(50.5%)
71) Don't make excuses for not delivering.(50.3%)
72) Don't overpromise and under deliver.(50.3%)
73) Be understanding(50.3%)
74) Delegate, and don't direct(50.0%)
75) Encourage participation in schedule setting and strategy(49.5%)
76) Call things what they are (49.0%)
77) Give credit freely(48.5%)
78) Invest in education and training(48.2%)
79) Have good work-life balance(48.0%)
80) Don't micromanage(47.5%)
81) Develop feedback systems - both formal and informal(47.4%)
82) Extend trust abundantly to those who have earned your trust.(47.1%)
83) Focus on results versus methods – the “what”, not the “how”(47.1%)
84) Represent others who aren't there to speak for themselves.(47.0%)
85) Validate expectations.(46.4%)
86) Celebrate successes(46.3%)
87) Embrace diversity(46.3%)
88) Be clear on when it's appropriate to take risks (46.1%)
89) Be flexible with time – yours and others(45.5%)
90) Strive for informal interaction with everyone(45.1%)
91) Don't withhold information(45.0%)
92) Establish a track record of results.(44.7%)
93) Let people make broader decisions rather than just in their own area(44.6%)
94) Talk up the team everywhere ….be a strong advocate for people on the team(44.6%)
95) Don't box people in or limit their access(44.5%)
96) Acknowledge the unsaid.(43.8%)
97) Support them on special projects - let them choose their own projects(42.9%)
98) Use little stuff to improve the work environment(42.3%)
99) Show kindness in the little things(41.8%)
100) Hold others accountable.(41.7%)
101) Apologize quickly(41.5%)
102) Don't attempt to "PR" your way out of a commitment you've broken.(41.5%)
103) Status updates on action items – letting people know (without overdoing it)(41.1%)
104) Tell people that you trust them(40.9%)
105) Err on the side of disclosure(40.2%)
106) Be on time and within budget.(39.5%)
107) Lead out courageously in conversation.(39.4%)
108) Leave decision making to individuals(39.2%)
109) Use simple language(39.0%)
110) Don't violate expectations.(39.0%)
111) Greetings regularly, casually in the hallway or pass through(38.8%)
112) Consistent, careful planning(38.3%)
113) One on one interaction - Informal skip-levels(38.1%)
114) Let people set their own project schedules(38.1%)
115) Don't bury your head in the sand.(37.9%)
116) Do frequent walk-ins, wander around, “drive-bys”(36.3%)
117) Encourage real vacations at any time(34.7%)
118) Under-promise and over deliver(33.8%)
119) Allow people to set their own schedules(33.7%)
120) Operate on the premise of "what you see is what you get"(32.8%)
121) Regular team wide all hands meetings(31.8%)
122) Keep email short and concise(30.9%)
123) Be patient--don't nag for results(30.5%)
124) Have frequent skip level one on one's(30.3%)
125) Succinct communication(30.3%)
126) Don't attempt to be "efficient" with people(29.6%)
127) Don't overly control spending or other behavior(29.2%)
128) Avoid frequently asking for status (28.8%)
129) Make restitution where possible(28.7%)
130) Group events (coffee, lunch, etc.)(28.7%)
131) Don't tell people what to do(26.5%)
132) Have a wide variety of (simple) team activities(26.4%)
133) Extend conditionally to those who are earning your trust(25.7%)
134) Support team by focusing on external issues(25.6%)
135) Coupon, gift certificate to show appreciation(23.2%)
136) Work breaks with others(22.8%)
137) Buy dinner, if working overtime(21.4%)
138) Celebrate Anniversaries(17.2%)
139) Special awards for $1M dollar business improvement(17.1%)