Today’s discussion on the Daily Dental Podcast focuses on team dysfunction and how to overcome it by building trust. Dr. Henry Cloud’s five key elements for building trust include understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record. Understanding involves empathetically comprehending the struggles and goals of team members, while motive emphasizes the importance of demonstrating genuine support for your team. Ability highlights the need for competence and character stresses the importance of traits like honesty and integrity, and a solid track record over time is crucial for trust-building. Building trust serves as the foundation for a more cohesive and effective team, reducing conflicts and improving overall performance.