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S4 E5: Why All Great Teams Start with Trust

Oct 31, 2023
Building a cohesive team starts with trust. Jacob explores the importance of trustworthiness, conflict resolution, and accountability. He introduces the SAO framework for rewarding team success. Check out the book 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team' for more insights.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building trust within a team is crucial for effective leadership, and it can be achieved through following through on commitments and admitting and learning from mistakes.
  • Fear of conflict can hinder team progress and innovation, so a leader must actively promote healthy conflict by facilitating open discussions and encouraging constructive conflict resolution.

Deep dives

Building Trust within a Team

Building trust within a team is crucial for effective leadership. Trust is built through following through on commitments and admitting and learning from mistakes. As a leader, it is important to create an environment where team members feel safe to be vulnerable and express their opinions and concerns. Building trust also involves recognizing the impact of mistakes and supporting team members in their growth.

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