If we are to truly grasp why teams at work and at home are failing, it comes down to one key a lack of trust. Think about it - a lack of commitment, unhealthy conflicts, a muddled vision, etc. - All are byproducts of a bond that was either broken or never forged.
It's common for organizations of all types to focus on how many people they employ, how many new initiatives they've started, and how much revenue they've made. Sadly, our western culture focuses on reaching the masses while largely ignoring the individual. As a result, team relationships are failing on a grand scale.
So much in leadership comes down to how you build trust, but organizations are often obsessed with numbers. They care about how much is built, but not how it is built.
Imagine if leaders would channel that energy in a different way?
A way that focusses on "the one" rather than the crowds.
This kind of perspective is counter-intuitive for most leaders because it requires swimming against the current of the culture. But having devoted team members is the result of developing strong personal relationships--one person at a time. This 'slow is fast' method of team-building may not bear fruit overnight, but in the long run, both your team and organization will thrive.
If teams want to have this transformational impact, it's all about building trust that lasts.