#125: How to Build Trust In Your Team

<p>Trust is a vital ingredient in a productive, cohesive team. When people in a team trust each other, they feel like they are in a safe environment, free from blame. </p> <p>People in a trusting team are much more likely to show commitment to the team and to feel compelled to do a great job. For leaders, trust is important because they need to believe that their team members will be able to get the job done and work well with others. </p> <p>However, trust goes both ways. Not only do you need leaders to trust the team members, team members also need to trust the leadership. A low trust environment can destroy confidence as people believe their boss is out for themselves and don’t have their best interests at heart.</p> <blockquote> <p>Compared with people at low-trust companies, people at high-trust companies report: 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 76% more engagement, 29% more satisfaction with their lives, 40% less burnout.</p> <p>– Article: <a href= "https://hbr.org/2017/01/the-neuroscience-of-trust" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Neuroscience of Trust</a>, Paul J. Zak</p> </blockquote> <p>In this episode, I talk about a simple trust model to help you think about it differently, some good ways to build trust in a team and why it matters.</p> <h3>Book Your Discovery Coaching Session</h3> <p>I invite you to a <strong>90-minute Discovery Coaching Session</strong>, where we will:</p> <ul> <li>Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you</li> <li>Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and</li> <li>Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress.</li> </ul> <p>You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of <strong>clarity</strong>, <strong>purpose</strong> and <strong>practical steps</strong> to move you forward.</p> <p><strong>👉 <a href= "https://www.thoughtfulleader.com/leadership-coaching/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to learn more and apply for your