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.

Great teams do not hold back with one another. They are unafraid to air their dirty laundry. They admit their mistakes, their weaknesses, and their concerns without fear of reprisal.

The truth is, the only thing more painful than confronting an uncomfortable topic is pretending it doesn't exist. And I believe far more suffering is caused by failing to deal with an issue directly — and whispering about it in the hallways — than by putting it on the table and wrestling with it head on.

In order to be the kind of leader who demonstrates genuine interest in employees and who can help people discover the relevance of their work, a person must have a level of personal confidence and emotional vulnerability.