Becoming Steadfast

One Drop at a Time: How Leaders Earn Trust

Nolan Sullivan

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Trust doesn’t come in grand gestures—it comes in small, consistent choices. In this episode of Becoming Steadfast, we break down the famous line: “Trust is earned in droplets and lost in buckets.” You’ll learn why trust takes time to build, why it’s so easy to lose, and how leaders can earn it back when it’s broken. Whether you’re a captain, coach, or teammate, this conversation will give you practical tools to protect the most valuable currency a leader has—trust.