As it turns out, the primary motive for most young people, and too many older ones, is the rewards that leadership brings with it. Things like notori… - Patrick Lencioni

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

When team members trust one another, when they know that everyone on the team is capable of admitting when they don't have the right answer, and when they're willing to acknowledge when someone else's idea is better than theirs, the fear of conflict and the discomfort it entails is greatly diminished. When there is trust, conflict becomes nothing but the pursuit of truth, an attempt to find the best possible answer. It is not only okay but desirable.

The most important action that a leader must take to encourage the building of trust on a team is to demonstrate vulnerability first.