In boardrooms and open-plan offices across the country, a quiet struggle is unfolding. Leaders know that collaboration drives innovation and performance, but many still find themselves asking why their teams feel fragmented or slow to move together. The truth is, collaboration does not just happen because you preach about it during town halls or paste a few motivational posters on the walls. It grows from the way leaders set the tone, create spaces for trust, and listen more than they talk. Start by