Be a Great Boss: The Hill Collection (4 Items)

Leaders Create the Willingess to Innovate

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them personally, or take credit for their ideas? Nor can any group enjoy the

benefits of diversity, also a core element of collaboration, if differences of

opinion are discouraged. And, without rules, people will hesitate to experi-

ment to avoid failure.

Mutual trust

Mutual trust starts with the belief that everyone in the community is

driven by intentions based on the group’s purpose and shared values.

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is the belief that everyone essentially wants the same thing for the same

basic reasons and that no one has goals or agendas that supersede the

community’s.

Trust is critical because it encourages members to take calculated

risks as they explore new ideas and approaches, ...