Building Quote by Patrick Lencioni
“The key ingredient to building trust is not time. It is courage.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni, 2002
Trust is built through courageous actions, not merely the passage of time.
In simple terms: Courage, not time, builds trust.
Act bravely to earn trust.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business meetings
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you demonstrate courage in trusting relationships?
- What risks arise when trust is based solely on bravery?
Courage alone may not sustain trust without consistency.