Feb 2, 2025
The concept of a Trust Battery is that it typically starts at 50% and then every interaction charges or drains the trust battery.
It's interesting how, once you pass a certain percentage - let's say 80% (mind you, it's a bit abstract) - on the other person's Trust Battery, a shift happens. Walls drop. And suddenly the next level of collaboration unlocks.
Love these moments.
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