As a team leader, your major responsibility is to model the behaviors and attitudes that you want to see within the team. What does this mean? For one, you need to share information with your team, just as you expect members to exchange information with one another. Further, you need to show respect for each member and the unique contribution that person makes to the team effort.
When you first form a team, expect that your staff will have some doubts about your willingness to model the behaviors described above. You have to devote time and attention to building an atmosphere of mutual support, encouragement, communication, and approval. Encourage your people to have fun, too. Laughter brings people together, and it’s a great stress buster.