By Bill Mason, Rocket Fuel Coach
Backstory:
In a buzzing marketing firm, Sarah and Mike, two team members, found themselves clashing over a big project. As deadlines loomed, Sarah grew frustrated with Mike’s reluctance to share his ideas during meetings. She felt he was holding back valuable input and suspected betrayal. With a mix of confusion and annoyance, she confronted Mike one afternoon, accusing him of slacking. Mike, feeling cornered, fired back, insisting he was trying to contribute but felt Sarah often brushed off his ideas. Their exchange quickly turned into a heated argument, leaving both feeling unheard and unsupported, creating a tense team atmosphere.
The tension affected not just Sarah and Mike but the whole team. Ideas were stifled, collaboration faded, and the once-exciting project was on the brink of failure. Luckily, their manager noticed the growing rift and introduced the Clifton Strengths Deep Dive Program, aka the Ignite Course, along with some team-building sessions. Through these, Sarah and Mike engaged in guided conversations and trust-building exercises, allowing them to express their feelings without fear of judgment. They realized that a lack of trust led them to misinterpret each other’s actions. Rebuilding that trust not only improved their working relationship, but also reignited the team’s collaborative spirit, proving that healthy conflict can lead to amazing breakthroughs!
In this six-part series, we are talking about six ways to improve Building Healthy Teams with Confidence. The second way is:
Grudges and Concealment are clear signs of underlying trust issues. When team members hold grudges or hide their weaknesses and mistakes, it creates a toxic environment where transparency and collaboration are stifled. To overcome this, the Ignite Course helps individuals identify their superpowers and kryptonite—essentially understanding their strengths and areas for growth. By recognizing what makes them unique and acknowledging their vulnerabilities, team members learn to be more open and honest.
To learn how the Ignite Course can transform your team, visit Rocket Fuel Coach. Let’s create teams that foster trust, embrace constructive conflict, and achieve remarkable success!
Book a free 30-minute discovery call at our website, www.rocketfuelcoach.com, or contact me Bill Mason, PCC, 850-855-3403 or bill@rocketfuelcoach.com.
Life is too short to waste on unnecessary conflict when it’s avoidable. As Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
Come back next month to learn other ways to improve Building Healthy Teams with Confidence.
bill@rocketfuelcoach.com
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