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Mind the Gap: 8 Ways to Close the Trust Gap on Your Team

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Confirm the destination by talking about the team’s vision and near-term goals. Give them as much space to innovate and contribute as possible. Keep your teammates aware and involved in how things are going – what the next goals are and how well they are doing in getting there. Keep your passengers informed.

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5 Essential New Manager Survival Tips

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Ask for their thoughts on company processes and goals and you will soon sense the depth of their understanding of the bigger picture and the part they play. If you are looking for a collaborative, cooperative team of innovators, then talk about it, and get their input on how to make it happen. You find out what they don’t know.

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How to Tell if You Are Sinking or Swimming as a Leader

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With more brains plugged in, you increase the odds of coming up with better, more innovative solutions. Your goal is not to make it like Disneyland every day, but more smiles generally means happier teammates. And in the process, your teammates feel that they are meaningful contributors. Look at facial expressions.

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