10 Keys To Building Trust Based On A Google Study

The secret sauce of high-performing teams isn’t skill.

According to research by Google, it’s trust.

Trust within teams, or psychological safety,
is the secret ingredient in thriving teams.

When team members trust each other,
they work better together.

Why? Because trust creates a safe space for sharing
ideas and taking risks.

But, the real question is: Where does trust start?

With a leader who believes in their team.

That’s what makes the team feel empowered.

▸ They feel motivated and achieve more.
▸ They create new ideas and innovate.
▸ They take ownership of their work.
▸ They feel valued and respected.

And, being trusted helps them trust their leader.

In a healthy workplace culture, trust is the heartbeat.

To get there, leaders must:

1. Let go of control:
▸ Micromanagement kills motivation.
 
2. Delegate responsibility:
▸ Not just tasks, but decisions too.

3. Allow mistakes:
▸ They’re growth opportunities.

4. Ask for input:
▸ Your team has valuable insights.

5. Be patient:
▸ Trust takes time to build.

6. Help their team feel safe
▸ They’re not afraid of speaking up.

Be human, show empathy.

Trust your team, they’ll reciprocate.

And where trust flows, success grows.