Claire HayekFounder, Mind. Soul. Purpose (MSP) Teambuilding · Pressure-Proof Leadership | Neuroscience-based leadership

How to Make Your Team More Excited to do Work!

18 Oct 2024 · 1 min

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In this segment, the speaker references Paul Zak’s "Neuroscience of Trust" to explain how oxytocin underlies trust within teams. They translate the science into actionable leadership behaviors: being authentic and genuinely concerned about team members’ mental health, regularly checking in on stress and anxiety, granting autonomy to signal confidence, explicitly telling team members they are trusted and reliable, and consistently recognizing and valuing their contributions. The speaker emphasizes that these straightforward practices foster trust, which in turn creates stronger, more resilient teams with higher productivity and morale. The message is framed as practical, non‑technical advice that leverages neuroscience without being “rocket science.”

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Moving on to another relevant study that talks about how oxytocin affects trust within a team is Neuroscience of Trust by Paul Zak. You need to establish authenticity. You need to be genuine about your approach when it comes to your team wellness, their mental health. Ask them how they're feeling. If they feel they're stressed, they're anxious, just ask the question. Another way is to offer them autonomy. Just Building trust is by telling them, look, I trust you, you're reliable. And the third one is important, is recognizing their efforts, recognizing what they're doing, because when people feel valued and supported, they're more likely to trust you. It's really not rocket science. I know it's neuroscience, but it's not rocket science. So value support equals trust, and that trust leads to stronger team, better resilience, greater productivity, and higher morale.