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Starting with a fresh team can be both exciting and challenging. In this episode, we focus on how to establish trust from the ground up when you’re leading or joining a new team. We’ll dive into the key strategies for setting the right foundation, understanding team dynamics, and building rapport quickly. Learn how psychological safety, transparency, and effective communication can accelerate trust development and set your team on the path to success. Whether you’re a business leader or a team member, this episode offers actionable advice to help you foster strong, trusting relationships in any new team environment. Special Guest, Donnie Distler retired Navy Senior Chief. Sustained superior culture creator and mentor.

**This is episode 2 of 3 in the series...

1. Defining trust on your Team
2. Building Trust on a NEW team
3. Repairing trust once broken

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In today’s fast-paced business world, trust is the foundation of successful teams. This podcast dives deep into building trust within small to medium-sized business teams, exploring the psychology behind trust, the role of leadership in fostering it, and practical strategies for creating an environment where trust can thrive. Whether you’re a business owner, team leader, or aspiring manager, join us for insights on creating a culture of transparency, accountability, and psychological safety. We’ll unpack real-world challenges and provide actionable tips for developing strong, trusting teams that perform at their best.

References: 

Lencioni, P. M. (2012b). The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business (1st ed.). Jossey-Bass.

Nisbett, R. E., & Wilson, T. D. (1977). The halo effect: Evidence for unconscious alteration of judgments. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 35(4), 250–256.

Wiseman, L. (2017). Multipliers, revised and updated: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter. HarperCollins.

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NEW BOOK -- "Tactical Mentoring: A Guide to Unlocking Your Potential" - By Luke UpChurch 

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Psych Leadership is a division of Rise Up Academics - A 501(c)(3) focused on building leadership and mentoring opportunities for high school and college students. All proceeds go towards this purpose. 

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Getting ready for your next big interview? Join us for a discussion on how you can be better prepared to show up, sell your talent, and make an impression!

References:
Mlodinow, L. (2013). Subliminal: How your unconscious mind rules your behavior. Vintage Books, a division of Random House, Inc. 

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55(1), 68–78. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.55.1.68

Smart, G., Street, R. (2008). Who: The A Method for Hiring. New York: Ballantine

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NEW BOOK -- "Tactical Mentoring: A Guide to Unlocking Your Potential" - By Luke UpChurch 

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Psych Leadership is a division of Rise Up Academics - A 501(c)(3) focused on building leadership and mentoring opportunities for high school and college students. All proceeds go towards this purpose. 

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Workplace incivility is on the rise as our society shifts to a more work at home culture. We will discuss how a mantra of servant leadership can help curb this through cultivating a culture of trust. 

References: 

Fiaschetti, M. K. (2023). A quantitative analysis of servant leadership and workplace incivility among employees in education. Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering, 84(9-B).

Nunez, F. V. (2010). A study of the application of the concepts of Karen Horney in leadership development within the National Management Association of the Boeing company. Dissertation Abstracts International Section A: Humanities and Social 

Sciences, 72(Issue 2–A), 755. https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1089&context=etd

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55(1), 68–78. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.55.1.68

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Psych Leadership is a division of Rise Up Academics - A 501(c)(3) focused on building leadership and mentoring opportunities for high school and college students. All proceeds go towards this purpose. 

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