Make sure that you get to know each and every one of your team members.  Let your team members know that you really care about them and not just what they can do for you.  Ask open-ended questions and be sure to listen carefully.  By this, you will let them know that they are important and you value their input and opinions.  As you develop that oneness with your team and they can see that you genuinely care, they will perform with your- and -their best interests in mind.  As you talk with each team member individually, find out what his or her personal goals and dreams are, and support them.  This will cause them to help and support you as well.

Learning to trust your Team

Trust your team.  These are three ways that you can begin to build the trust that is necessary for having a super effective team.

1.     Assign responsibilities to each team member and hold them accountable.  Whether or not people realize it, they are looking for responsibilities, because responsibilities build character. Most people like having responsibilities because it gives them a sense of empowerment, and accomplishment once the task is completed. 

2.     Make sure to get feedback from your team on ways to improve the process.  Let them know that their input is valued and there is no such thing as a stupid idea or question. 

3.     Ask your team members for weekly updates rather than questioning them daily. This shows that you have trust in their ability and judgment.  Let them know that you are always available to answer or clarify questions they may have.