There is one thing that if non-existent will destroy the most powerful government and the most successful business. It can destroy the most thriving economy, the most influential leaders, the greatest friendship, the strongest character, and the deepest love.
On the other hand, if this one thing is developed and leveraged, unparalleled success and prosperity in every dimension of life can be realized.
That one thing…is trust.
Stephen Covey shares, in his book Speed of Trust, that one common thread to every relationship, whether it’s your team, family, or organization is undoubtedly trust.
With trust, you have the potential to create unparalleled success and prosperity in every dimension of life.
Your team needs one certain core credibility from you, as their leader. Assure your team that they can answer these three important questions.
- Who can I go to when I mess up?
We all make mistakes. Your team should have a resource they feel comfortable with to discuss areas where they need help. When your team is afraid they have no one to turn to for objective advice, confidence in themselves suffers. - If I do talk to someone about my mess up, is there any hope?
When your team believes that there is no hope, failure is buried until it reaches a catastrophic end. - If there is hope, what is the process to rebuild?
Your team needs to be assured that there is redemption and a path to get to the other side of the obstacle toward success.
When your team can confidently answer these three questions, you will remove a culture of fear and anxiety. Team members shouldn’t constantly worry about or wait for the other shoe to drop. By focusing on creating a trusting atmosphere for your team, they will show you profound results in business.
If you’re not sure if your team has good answers to these three questions, it may be time for a communication tune-up. Schedule a complimentary consultation to see if organizing a customized Communication Impact Workshop is the best next step for your team.
