Building TRUST with Your Team

Trust can be a difficult thing for any team member to establish in the work environment. John Maxwell, in his book Developing the Leaders Around You provides a cool little acronym for TRUST.

Time: Take time to listen and give feedback on performance.
Respect: Give the [team member] respect and he will return it with trust.
Unconditional positive regard: Show acceptance of the person
Sensitivity: Anticipate the feelings and needs of the [team member].
Touch: Give encouragement – a handshake, high five, or pat on the back.

A little trust can go a long way to having a productive team.