If Your Team Doesn’t Trust You, Nothing Else Matters.

Is your team checked out, avoiding accountability, or silently resisting your leadership? You"re not alone—and you"re not powerless. In this episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, Bernadette Boas reveals the 5 critical functions of a high-performing team, and why trust is the foundation that everything else depends on. Whether you"re a senior leader, HR executive, or rising manager, this conversation will challenge you to take an honest look at your team dynamics—and your own leadership behaviors. You"ll learn: ✅ Why dysfunction stems from more than just “difficult people”  ✅ What healthy conflict really looks like—and why it leads to results  ✅ How to create a culture where accountability isn’t feared  ✅ A step-by-step strategy to start transforming your team (and yourself)  ✅ The real reason your employees aren"t listening—and how to shift that immediately This is your wake-up call: If your team isn’t functioning, your results will never be sustainable. But with clarity, courage, and the right leadership habits, you can create a team that is loyal, aligned, and driven to win. 🛠️ Mentioned In This Episode:The Five Behaviors by Wiley & Sons – Research cited on trust and team dysfunctionCoachMeBernadette.com/DiscoveryCall – Book a free strategy session with Bernadette 💬 Connect With Bernadette Boas:Website: https://balloffirecoaching.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadetteboasInstagram: @balloffirebernadetteYouTube: Shedding the Corporate Bitch® ChannelDiscovery Call: https://coachmebernadette.com/discoverycall 📌 Timestamps (Optional for YouTube or podcast blog post): 00:00 – Why trust is the starting point for any high-functioning team  03:00 – The stats that reveal just how broken most teams are  06:30 – Commitment vs. consensus: What your team actually needs  10:00 – Accountability without conflict  14:00 – Defining the team culture you want as a leader 22:00 – Step-by-step: How to rebuild trust and performance 28:00 – The personal transformation every leader must go through 35:00 – Final call to action and next steps 🎧 Subscribe & Listen: Never miss an episode of bold leadership advice.  🎙️ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Support the show