This episode dives into the foundational principle of trust and how it's crucial for successful teamwork. Key Points: Trust is the most important leadership principle: Without trust, other leadership principles fall apart. It allows teams to function effectively and individuals to feel safe and perform at their best. The Three Elements of Trust: Transparency: Being open and honest in communication. Avoiding surprises and keeping people informed. Sharing what's appropriate, not oversharing or gossiping. Example: During return to office, many companies lacked transparency about their true motives. Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others. Acknowledging and validating how people respond to situations. Example: Leaders who lacked empathy during the work-from-home transition struggled to build trust. Consistency: Showing up reliably and predictably. Being someone people can count on, even on bad days. Example: An unpredictable leader creates confusion and makes it hard to trust them. Actionable Takeaways: Reflect on which element of trust (transparency, empathy, consistency) you might be weakest at. Identify areas where you can improve your trustworthiness within your team. Bonus: Sign up for a free one-on-one coaching session with Lindsay Lyman to discuss building trust in your specific situation. http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat Stay tuned for part two of this series!   Additional resources:  Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat 3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense