Working in an office where people guard their desks and hide their data  is no fun. Dealing with co-workers who horde information, play the blame game, and hide the facts makes it nearly impossible to get your job done.  Working in an environment of distrust is just plain demoralizing.

Trust in a professional setting is a key ingredient for a company or an individual to be successful. When trust levels are high people exceed expectations and break boundaries. The atmosphere becomes collaborative, and brainstorming and problem-solving becomes a highly effective routine practice. Working in an environment of trust opens the doors for the development of new skills, abilities, and opportunities.

So, the big questions is, “How do I build trust in my office?” If you’d like some ideas on why building trust is so important, and HOW to do it, follow this link to my story over at Yahoo! Associated Content and read Building An Environment For Workplace Trust.