Importance of Trust

Everyday I receive quotes in my email and when I read this one I instantly thought of leadership.
To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved -George Macdonald
I think that the most important quality that a leader can have is to be trustworthy. It is also very important for a leader to be loved but if there is no trust then the leader will not be successful. Trust is needed in every type of task. I instantly think of leadership roles that can be dangerous, such as the Mt. Everest climb, as needing trustworthiness in their leaders. But it is also very important for business leaders to have trust in order for a company to run smoothly and successfully. 
Often times people confuse likeability with leadership. I think of our country's presidents. There have been elections where the president has been elected because he is well liked. It is important for people to know that just because someone is likeable does not mean that they will do a good job as a leader. 
It is very important for people to be reminded that trust is a crucial quality for leaders which is why I like this quote by George Macdonald so much.