How do you build trust, not just between you and each individual, but between team members? One way is to note how members may be avoiding building trust, even if it’s not immediately obvious. In order to evaluate that, let’s look at some qualities that a trusting team has: They feel comfortable raising issues directly with each other. They share personal details with each other, and admit when they are having a bad day—to other team members, this is no big deal. They can debate with one another to find good outcomes. They are flexible with one another’s needs.

