Trust is not the same as assuming everyone is on the same page as you & that they don't need to be pushed. Trust is knowing that when a team member d… - Patrick Lencioni

Trust is knowing that when a team member does push you, they're doing it because they care about the team.

Trust is not the same as assuming everyone is on the same page as you, and that they don't need to be pushed.

trust is not the same as assuming everyone is on the same page as you, and that they don't need to be pushed.

No matter how many times executives preach about the "e" word in their speeches, there is no way that their employees can be empowered to fully execute their responsibilities if they don't receive clear and consistent messages about what is important from their leaders across the organization. There is probably no greater frustration for employees than having to constantly navigate the politics and confusion caused by leaders who are misaligned. That's because just a little daylight between members of a leadership team becomes blinding and overwhelming to employees one or two levels below.

Success is not a matter of mastering subtle, sophisticated theory, but rather of embracing common sense with uncommon levels of discipline and persistence.

The five behavioral manifestations of teamwork: trust, conflict, commitment, accountability and results