Ground Truth: Default To Trust

Trust takes a different shape depending on the form of partnership, but in all circumstances, we should try to design our partnerships — whether professional or personal — to default to trust.

Here are 7 guiding principles:

1. Assume good intentions
2. Create a safe, honest space for trust to grow
3. Be transparent and clear
4. Make hard conversations the norm
5. Allow mistakes to build trust
6. Watch your body language
7. Trust yourself