The Trust Equation

Trust is the cornerstone of effective relationships within teams - between bosses, downlines and colleagues. Increasing Trust fosters open communication, encourages radical collaboration, and enhances psychological safety. When trust is present, team members feel safe to share ideas, take more risks while knowing their contributions are valued.

Leaders who successfully cultivate trust inspire loyalty and motivate their teams to achieve common goals together. Ultimately, a team with high Trust is able to better manage conflict, builds a work environment that allows each member to not just survive but thrive, thereby driving organisational success.

Trust seems like a complex topic, but we think that it can be broken down into key parts. Follow a science-backed approach to learn the 5 ingredients that make up Trust, and how to implement them in your relationships and teams.