If you want respect on the jobsite, you’ve got to build TRUST — and not just the “you won’t steal my tools” kind. In this episode of The Inexorable Podcast, we introduce the TRUST Model: a simple, powerful framework for one-on-one conversations that make your team feel seen, supported, and ready to go to work for you.

Here’s what TRUST stands for:

• T – Temperature: How are they feeling mentally and emotionally?
• R – Resources: Do they have what they need to do the job right?
• U – Understanding: Do they truly get what’s expected of them?
• S – Skills: Are they confident in their ability to execute?
• T – Time: Are they being set up for success with realistic timelines?

These five conversations turn basic check-ins into trust-building tools. Whether you're managing veterans or greenhorns, using the TRUST Model helps you prevent misfires, uncover hidden obstacles, and create a jobsite culture where people want to stick around.

Stop managing and start LEADING people.