Integrity

“The moment we break faith with one another, the sea engulfs us and the light goes out.” ~ James Baldwin

If you want to build a team that will work well together, you need to build a web of mutual trust.

As the team leader, make sure your actions are above reproach. Walk the walk. Follow through on your commitments.

Hire people who have high integrity. Encourage your team members to be reliable and honest with each other.

Teams who trust one another do better. They trust each other to have their backs. They can rely on each other to do their parts.

Trust is foundational to effective teamwork. Make a point to build it on your team.

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