All core values
Trust

Trust

Believing that people will do what they say, act with good intent, and have each other's backs.

Behaviors

  • Gives real responsibility without hovering
  • Shares information without a million approvals
  • Assumes good intent until proven otherwise

Anti-patterns

  • Micromanagement as a default
  • Building systems for the worst actor
  • Punishing people for the first mistake

Reinforce it with

  • Clear delegation with authority
  • Transparent decision logs
  • Accountability that matches the trust given
Trust is the shortcut that makes every other value move faster.