5 barriers to break in order to build trust between coworkers:
“BARRIER #1: THE EXECUTIVE TEAM LACKS TRANSPARENCY
When leaders don’t explain the decisions they make, they leave room for employees to fill in the gaps themselves. Unfortunately, it is human nature to fill those gaps with fear. This can lead to a lack of trust.
BARRIER #2: MANAGERS LACK EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
The most common skill respondents said managers could improve on was effective communication
BARRIER #3: EMPLOYEES DON’T FEEL PSYCHOLOGICALLY SAFE
It’s about creating an environment where open dialogue can authentically happen.
BARRIER #4: PROMOTING THE WRONG PEOPLE
When an organization only values results, it will tend to reward and promote people who get results at any cost—even if it means they’re disrespectful and cutthroat in the process.
BARRIER #5: EMPLOYEES DON’T FEEL SEEN
High-trust organizations are brilliant at making employees feel seen.”