Meghan - Great post.  I especially love where you said " the trust in leaders necessary for employees to feel secure in being creative, serving clients, adding value to the business – even if it means pushing back on leaders from time to time. To do their best work most people must feel secure. They must feel trusted, and show trust. "  This is absolutely critical, and a difficult nut to crack.  Often employees don't trust because of position power, and it is up to the leader to let them know that you don't rest within that hierarchical definition of position.  You are part of the team, just like they are.  You respect their knowledge and skills, because you are only one person and it is only with their help will the right answers even come close to being found.

Georgia