Breaking the Trust Barrier

CHAPTER 6Close the Confidence Gap

Confidence is your faith in people—in their leadership, faculties, and judgment. It is one of the most vital elements of drafting and is easy to overlook. No matter how long individuals have been in your profession, each has developed skills through considerable time and effort, and most will do their best to further the team’s goals. But along the way, many develop doubts about their impact or will wonder if the folks around them actually value what they do. Their self-esteem is a critical enabler of your team’s momentum, and you can grow that by openly valuing their efforts, talents, and professional competencies. Whether you do that one-on-one or in a group setting—formally and informally—reinforcing your ...