In this episode, we take a deep dive into Communication Awesomeness® Principle 2: you cannot be successful alone. We discuss how trust enables transaction. We share three practical ways you can build trust with your colleagues: seek to listen, seek to understand, and seek to engage. The "Communication Cake, Anyone?" episode that we refer to in today's episode can be found here: http://communicationsnacks.libsyn.com/communication-cake-anyone You can also find it by searching for the title within your podcast player. In our podcasts, we discuss communication tips that will help you stand out, move up, and win more often in a crowded professional world. We would love to hear from you! Email your questions or comments to questions [at] ovient [dot] com . Want to start a conversation with other listeners on Instagram and Facebook? We are @communicationsnacks You can find our book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/2VSAPFn If you are interested in learning more about our Communication Awesomeness Coaching program, you can read about it here: http://www.ovient.com/communication-awesomeness-coaching/ If you are looking for training for yourself or for your team, you can find us at http://www.ovient.com/communication-snacks-podcast/