5 Ways to Make Sure Everyone Is Rowing Together In YOUR Boat!

Trust. Teamwork hinges on it. Can't quite ever be sure to share it, can't get anything done without it. What do you do?

1. LISTEN: Always say less than is necessary. Listen more, talk less. Listen to what is NOT said, as much as to what is being said.

2. KNOW what people want. Don't assume. Find out what they are interested in, what is their passion. Know your people. Know their motivation. Know why they do what they do and how. If you don't know, find out--ASK, because they will surely show you. When you least expect it. And when they show you? Believe them. Fully.

3. BE the example: Show through your actions, never through an argument, why your team exists, their mission statement and action . Demonstrate with authenticity, transparency, and clarity why the team is working together to achieve the goal, and others will understand your vision--and follow.

4. Plan, plan, plan: Many a plan has gone awry because it wasn't fully planned. Plan all the way to the end, know your objective, stay the course. Know when to stop. SO: Set your goal. Plan fully. Reach your goal. Stop.

5. Unified Vision? Now Act Boldly: Act with boldness. You've listened. You know what people want. You've exemplified, not explicated, your TEAM's goal. Everyone knows, and has shown buy in for the plan. Act boldly. Let's go.