Why Trust Is the Foundation of Every Great Team
In every high-performing team, there’s an invisible thread holding everything together — trust. It’s not just a warm, fuzzy feeling. It’s a strategic asset. When it is present, teams move faster, communicate clearly, and navigate conflict without imploding. When it is missing, even the most talented individuals spin their wheels, second-guess decisions, and hold back […]
How Inconsistent Leaders Destroy Trust and What Predictable Leaders Do Right
Consistency is a hallmark of a trustworthy leader. And, with inconsistent leaders comes unpredictability. The consistency and predictability of United States leaders has seemingly evaporated since January 22, 2025. Johnathan Last of the Bulwark and the Triad writes, “Europeans are moving ahead with their own security plans because they realize, as a French minister […]
How Abandoning Trust Destroys Workplaces and Societies
Every day, the headlines remind us of how abandoning trust destroys both workplaces and societies. Trust can be easily broken—whether in business, politics, or personal relationships. But while broken trust makes the news, what often goes unnoticed is how strong, trust-based teams and organizations quietly thrive. Trust isn’t just a feel-good concept. It’s the foundation […]
What impacts the trust crisis in today’s workforce?
Are we on the brink of a trust crisis? The 2023 Edelman Trust Report reveals reliable trends that challenge the very fabric of business as usual. In an era of rampant misinformation, dwindling confidence in institutions, and polarizing narratives, understanding the pulse of trust has never been more critical in the workforce today. In our […]
Management Goal Setting for the New Year
Management goal setting and New Year’s seem to go hand-in-hand. We make our resolutions and set new goals. How many of us actually achieve them? In a study conducted by YouGovAmerica from December 16-21, 2022, the findings report that 37% of Americans say they have a goal or resolution to accomplish in 2023. Of this […]
As a leader, do you trust your team?
As a leader, do you trust your team? Are you confident in their ability to execute when they encounter something that is unexpected, make high performance decisions or problem-solve? If not, the real question is whether you have trained your team to handle the unexpected. Leaders who overreach and take over when times get […]
How to Be An Approachable Leader And Lose the Grinch
Is your boss a Grinch … or are YOU the Grinch but just don’t know it? The real answer to both questions lies in genuineness and tackling how to be an approachable leader. In this classic story by Dr. Seuss, the Grinch is a cynical and stingy avocado-hued, pear-shaped, snub-nosed creature. As he hates anything […]
Strength Training for Teams that builds Trust and Interdependence
Synchronized swimming, that breathtaking Olympic sport which combines the rigors of ballet, swimming, and gymnastics underwater, has been part of the Olympics since 1984. Yet many people still assert that it isn’t a sport at all. They argue that it’s “basically underwater ballet” and since ballet isn’t a sport, it shouldn’t be anywhere near the […]
Workplace Trust – Managing the T Word
Trust. Workplace trust. Team trust. It all boils down to how trust expresses itself in your workplace. Most of us know how having it (or not having it) in the workplace feels like. We know how many managers pay lip service when asked. “Of course, I trust my team! They were hired because of me!” […]
Leverage Trust to Champion Change
Change is an inevitable part of business operations. Many people are resistant to change, however. They will meet any new initiative with resistance when trust is low, says Employee Engagement, Retention & Growth. If change is one of your initiatives, leverage trust for employees to champion change as your first goal. In order for any […]
