Careful Quote by Patrick Lencioni
“Trust is the confidence among team members that their peers' intentions are good, and that there is no reason to be protective or careful around the group. In essence, teammates are not comfortable being vulnerable with one another.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, 2002
Trust is the belief that teammates act with good intentions, allowing openness and vulnerability without fear of exploitation.
In simple terms: Team members trust each other’s good intentions, enabling openness.
Foster open communication and shared purpose.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- project meetings
- remote collaborations
- team-building retreats
- conflict resolution sessions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions build trust in your team?
- How do you recover when trust is broken?
Trust can be fragile and may be broken by past betrayals.