Hi, Cassandra:)

Thanks for this very interesting and thought-provoking post.

You described beautifully how to build trust within a group and create strong relationships based on asking questions, focusing on the needs of others, and sharing experiences, both personal and professional.

I noticed that you did not mention anything about your "official" capacity, so I do not know whether you were a colleague, supervisor, or what.    I get the general impression that you were simply one of the gang, and as you noted, you had decisions to make about how you engaged with those other people that had nothing to do with titles or authority.

However, what you did has everything to do with influencing others and being a servant leader, regardless of status or title.

This was a great post and I am looking forward to your continued contributions:)

John