Know that Trust Is Given, Not Earn.
People are hired because they’re experts in their fields or show potential to do great work. Withholding trust can make them feel you’re not acknowledging the skills that brought them to the table in the first place, and potentially lead them to resent you.
Remember that you hired your team members for a reason. It all comes down to trust. If you want to show confidence in your direct reports and develop a respectful relationship, give them the benefit of the doubt. You want to build an environment where people feel safe enough to experiment, fail, learn from their mistakes, and grow.
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