Safety Foundation of Trust Trusting yourself is central to success When employees trust their leaders, engagement more than doubles. In this overview, Marcus Buckingham briefly outlines what you need to know about employee engagement. Discover The differentiating factor of top teams is their trust in their leaders. Focus on building a foundation of trust today. Employees who know exactly what’s expected from them in the workplace and how they can use their strengths on a daily basis will build trust. Have a conversation with a team member about this. Is she/he aware of these expectations? What is she/he lacking to better integrate personal strengths into everyday tasks? How can you help?