acknowledging the interdependence – and
therefore vulnerability – of members of the
school community, and the importance
of trust in building commitment and
cohesiveness
• modelling the four critical components of
trust on a daily basis: respect for others,
personal regard for others, competence in
role, and personal integrity
• following through on expectations for
school staff, including the difficult task of
confronting issues involving both behaviour
and performance
• demonstrating integrity by “walking the talk