<description>&lt;h3 dir="ltr"&gt;Episode Summary&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In today's episode, I'm diving into something that affects every leader—broken trust. We all know trust can snap in an instant, but rebuilding it? That takes real intention. I'll walk you through the Trust Reset framework I've developed to help leaders repair relationships and reengage their teams without blame or burnout.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Here's what you'll take away from this episode:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why trust erodes so quickly and how to rebuild it faster&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The 4-step Trust Reset framework for one-on-one or team settings&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How a clear commitment and plan leads to higher employee engagement&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Real-world examples from corporate leadership missteps and repairs&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Why trust is a productivity multiplier in high-stakes environments&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;If you've ever asked yourself, "How do I rebuild trust when things feel off?"—this one's for you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Let's stretch together without snapping.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 14pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Time Stamps&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;00:00 Introduction to Trust and Organizational Culture&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;00:46 Personal Corporate Experience and Trust Challenges&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;03:33 Modern Trust Issues in Remote and Technological Environments&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;04:58 Steps to a Trust Reset&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;06:54 Example of a Trust Reset in Action&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;08:45 Final Thoughts on Trust Reset&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;09:53 Conclusion and Further Resources&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 dir="ltr"&gt;Stay Connected&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;If trust feels a little shaky on your team right now—you're not alone.&lt;br /&gt; Whether it's been chipped away by shifting goals, remote work, or miscommunication, it can be rebuilt. Start with the Trust Reset.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Ready to restore confidence and reengage your team? Let's keep this conversation going.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Tune in next week for more actionable strategies on trust, leadership, and team performance.&lt;br /&gt; Want to go deeper? &lt;a href= "https://www.speakmichelle.com/research"&gt;Download the Leadership &amp; Engagement Blueprint—a free guide packed with tools to strengthen trust, communication, and emotional intelligence at work. &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Loved this episode? Leave a rating or review,&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Let's connect beyond the podcast for more insights, tools, and stories:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Instagram → &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/speakmichelle" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/speakmichelle&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755443463356000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0XlBwkor6sx2IYS77LkLG-"&gt; @speakmichelle&lt;/a&gt; &amp; &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bethehappyist" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/bethehappyist&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1755443463356000&amp;usg=AOvVaw38byWryieyCu6v4VQAXVpf"&gt; @bethehappyist&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/speakmichelle"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href= "https://www.threads.com/@speakmichelle"&gt;Threads&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/speakmichelle"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakmichelle/"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/speakmichelle"&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Michelle McCullough Show

Michelle McCullough

169. MiniCast: The Trust Reset: Rebuilding Team Confidence Without Breaking Them

AUG 18, 202510 MIN
The Michelle McCullough Show

169. MiniCast: The Trust Reset: Rebuilding Team Confidence Without Breaking Them

AUG 18, 202510 MIN

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Episode Summary In today's episode, I'm diving into something that affects every leader—broken trust. We all know trust can snap in an instant, but rebuilding it? That takes real intention. I'll walk you through the Trust Reset framework I've developed to help leaders repair relationships and reengage their teams without blame or burnout. Here's what you'll take away from this episode: Why trust erodes so quickly and how to rebuild it faster The 4-step Trust Reset framework for one-on-one or team settings How a clear commitment and plan leads to higher employee engagement Real-world examples from corporate leadership missteps and repairs Why trust is a productivity multiplier in high-stakes environments If you've ever asked yourself, "How do I rebuild trust when things feel off?"—this one's for you. Let's stretch together without snapping. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Trust and Organizational Culture 00:46 Personal Corporate Experience and Trust Challenges 03:33 Modern Trust Issues in Remote and Technological Environments 04:58 Steps to a Trust Reset 06:54 Example of a Trust Reset in Action 08:45 Final Thoughts on Trust Reset 09:53 Conclusion and Further Resources Stay Connected If trust feels a little shaky on your team right now—you're not alone. Whether it's been chipped away by shifting goals, remote work, or miscommunication, it can be rebuilt. Start with the Trust Reset. Ready to restore confidence and reengage your team? Let's keep this conversation going. Tune in next week for more actionable strategies on trust, leadership, and team performance. Want to go deeper? Download the Leadership & Engagement Blueprint—a free guide packed with tools to strengthen trust, communication, and emotional intelligence at work. Loved this episode? Leave a rating or review, Let's connect beyond the podcast for more insights, tools, and stories: Instagram → @speakmichelle & @bethehappyistFacebook | Threads | X | LinkedIn | YouTube