CREATE A CLIMATE OF TRUST.

As author and team expert Fran Rees said, “Trust is the cornerstone in a successful team.” However, it’s not easy to develop a climate of trust. Trust is not something you can order to take place, wish to occur or give as a gift. It develops over time as team members come to believe in and depend upon these teammates.

You gain trust and become trusted by others by being trustworthy. As you are “tested” by your teammates, you have an opportunity to prove yourself. And how do you do this?

Image  Do you promise more than you can deliver?

  Do you deliver on your commitments?

  Do you ask for more than you actually need?

  Do ...

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