6 - Build Team Trust in Team Building

Team members must be able to speak openly with one another and with you as equal members. Such open communication depends on trust. Trust develops as team members share experiences on the job, discover each other's weaknesses and strengths and demonstrate that they can be counted on to fulfill their responsibilities. Trust grows when members are truthful, open and willing to listen. Team members must show respect for one another and act consistently and with integrity. These behaviors promote loyalty and commitment to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization.

From Project 10 "Team Building" of the Competent Leadership Manual.