1. Start with having a positive attitude and mindset – positive vibes are infectious; our mood impacts on those around us
2. Be a Connected leader – share bits of yourself and connect to the individuals around you
3. Set a clear direction – ideally brainstorm why the team exists and how you add value together (purpose)
4. Empower individuals in your team – after setting the purpose let them get on with delivering
5. Be a trusted supporter and take responsibility – be there when they need you and things go wrong
6. Develop them beyond their own limiting beliefs – help them to overcome what they fear most
7. Praise and recognise good work – doing this often raises the spirits of the team
8. Be a good listener – hold back from thinking what to do next and really listen for the messages within the words
9. Invest time in team activities – brainstorm challenges together and stretch yourselves to find new ways of solving old problems
10. Be confident and believe in your own abilities
11. Share your failures – it makes you human and increases trust
12. Trust is the holy grail – get people to say what they really think and truly value their perspectives
