A group needs to go through the storming phase, in the beginning, to get all their thoughts and feelings out on the table for transparent and productive ways to work together.
A mentor once told me a tip to build strong relationships: Ask for a small favour.
It matters if they’re willing to do it and it matters how they do it for you If they’re unwilling to do a small favour, they won’t do a bigger one for you If they do the favour - return it 10 folds That is how STRONG relationships begin 👆
Try to meditate consistently for 6 months, 20 mins/day. Not missing a single day and your mind will change. This is the greatest self-development habit I stumbled across