We want people to be creative, to share information, to challenge ideas and the status quo, to take ownership, and to be accountable. Yet we fear people that come to challenge our ideas. We avoid situations where we might have to talk and express your differences, where we might have to confront and challenge someone. We shutter at the thought of making a visible mistake. And we shy away from telling our boss, our colleagues and our investors, what we really think. However to be creative, to challenge ideas and the status quo, you and every member in your team must be willing to drop your guard, to be uncomfortable, to make mistakes, and to be wrong. You have to be humble enough to listen. Brave enough to express your ideas. And open enough to accept what others have to say. All for a greater good. Are you and your team ready? Are you willing to drop your guard, be uncomfortable, make mistakes and be wrong? Do you have the right mindset that allows you to be humble enough to listen, brave enough to express your ideas, and open enough to accept what others have to say? All for a greater good? Let me share with you 5 things that you can do to help your team open up and bring their guard down.