Trust can form quickly through intentional, brief conversations.

Early relationship-building reduces misconceptions and stereotypes in new teams.

Fast connections help decode communication styles, cutting down miscommunication.

Leaders need to build trust — it's foundational to productivity, collaboration, and thriving. We often heard in our research about the positive impact trusted leaders have on their teams. Consider your own experience. Remember the feeling of starting a new job or working for a new leader? You may have felt nervous about how you were being judged, making you more cautious about opening up. Now, imagine that your new leader took proactive steps to spend time with you and get to know your values and perspective. Imagine they shared details about themselves too so you could get a better sense of who they are. That type of effort to build a quick connection would help you feel more comfortable, helping you do your best work more quickly.

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