Listen to "247. Building Trust in High-Stakes Environments w/ Scott Mann" on Spreaker. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon   In many ways, trust makes the world go round in all corners of civilization – trust in work, family members, resource providers, industries, and more. This fact extends to building the foundation of an unshakable team. With this truth in mind, it is critical to remember that you cannot earn genuine trust through force or intimidation. To authentically build trust as a leader in almost any situation, you must first establish common ground and provide relevant solutions. Can you empathize with your people's pain? Are your aims cohesive with their goals? In dire circumstances and high-stakes environments, people do not tend to follow those with wealth, prestige, or the most experience. They follow resonance and intentionality - the leader aligned with their pain, needs, and goals. When leaders focus on being both relatable and relevant, their team will follow them almost anywhere, assured of their common interests and end goals. What does that mean at the ground level, and how can we ensure our efforts are genuine? We spoke with Scott Mann, retired US Army Green [...]