Trust within Teams
→ This edition provides ways to reflect on trust within your team… vulnerability-based trust where you aren’t afraid to admit the truth about yourself.
THINK
❓ Do your team members seem to talk and engage with each other?
❓ Are you able to name the important people in your team members’ lives?
🧐 Do you model admitting when you are wrong?
🧐 Have you heard others apologizing to each other?
→ This is all part of vulnerability-based trust. You must be able to trust each other; being open and honest.
PRACTICE
Think of ways you can start to increase trust within your team in these ways:
Connect
→ How can I show interest with what’s happening outside of work?
Apologize
→ When was the last time I said I’m sorry?
Admit Mistakes
→ Do I admit when I mess up?
💡 Building trust can move slow or fast. You decide the speed based on how deep you want to go. Team offsites and retreats are a fantastic way to build trust. Email me so we can plan yours!
DO
Start CONNECTING with your team for 5 minutes at the start of each meeting.
→ Pick a question or topic and go first. Model vulnerability by sharing and answering the question first. Briefly go around and have each person answer. Below are a few ideas to get you started:
Bucket list travel
Best live event
Summer plans
Hobbies
Local places to explore
…OR order this great deck of ice breaker cards linked below.
