People who feel untrusted have little inclination to bond…

““People who feel untrusted have little inclination to bond together into a cooperative team.””

Tom DeMarco

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Distrust erodes teamwork; without trust, cooperation collapses.

In simple terms: Lack of trust breaks teams.

Key Takeaway

Build trust to enable collaboration.

Themes

trust teamwork psychology leadership

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

practical diagnostic

When to use this quote

project teams
remote work
startup culture

Key Concepts

organizational behavior social capital

Questions to Reflect On

How do you rebuild trust after a failure?
What signs indicate low trust?

A Different Perspective

Trust can be hard to rebuild after breach.

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