When team members can be confident that other members have their back and will ultimately support the team, fear can take a backseat (Ferrell & Kline, 2018, p.31). People will learn from one another, which builds careers as well as relationships. Ultimately, when trust is lacking, so are these types of behaviors that accelerate success. Even sharing opinions or bringing new information to the team can put an individual at risk of embarrassment or loss of credibility, making it essential for teams to find ways to bridge trust gaps (Ferrell & Kline, 2018, p.31).

Describe how you will build a trusting environment for your team.