The Blame Game: Breaking Free to Build Trust
Trust is the foundation of success, whether in our personal lives, professional endeavors, or broader organizations. When nurtured, trust empowers us to achieve our goals, foster growth, and create meaningful connections.
It starts with self-trust. When we trust ourselves, we gain the clarity and self-control to move forward with purpose. Extending trust to others unlocks collaboration, innovation, and shared success.
But what happens when conflict arises? Low trust often breeds blame. It’s a slippery slope:
- “You’re not pulling your weight.”
- “You’re being dishonest.”
- “You’re the problem.”
The tricky part? They might be thinking the same about you. Suddenly, progress stalls, and solutions seem out of reach.
At some point, maybe on reflection, with time, or the prompting of someone else, you begin to think maybe the other person is not to blame. You start wondering, then who IS to blame.
If it’s not them then it must be… ME… I’m dropping the ball, I suck at my part, I’m procrastinating, I’m to blame. Still stuck though. No solutions in sight.
So, what’s the alternative?
Here’s the shift:
