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. Teammates are vulnerable with one another; they are confident that their respective vulnerabilities will not be used against them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, 2002
Trust arises when teammates view each other’s intentions as positive and feel safe sharing vulnerabilities.
In simple terms: Trust is safety in sharing vulnerabilities.
Build trust by encouraging openness and goodwill.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team building workshops
- feedback sessions
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you demonstrate trust in your team?
- What safeguards protect against misuse of vulnerability?
Trust can be fragile and require ongoing effort.