They say trust is a two way street.
When meeting new people we only have that one first impression to give, so how do we make the most of it? In this tweet by @_mariajuan, we see "radical transparency breeds radical trust." Do we need to be radically transparent right off the bat? Maybe not, but we do need to make an effort to be genuine in who we are.
Being genuine immediately not only makes life easier by eliminating the efforts put into a façade, but also invites others to be genuine with us. It definitely builds that trust and breaks down barriers between individuals. We form quicker, stronger bonds with people who we're meant to, and maybe it allows us to weed out people we're not meant for. (Can't win 'em all, right?) Being transparent in motives and goals ensures that those who have given you their trust will get only the best version of you, with no hidden surprises. Can you imagine working on a team where everyone is holding back information? In business or personal relationships, there are no downsides.
While there may be initial pay-off in acting like someone other than who we are, the benefits fade away the longer we pretend. Not only that, but people are pretty good at recognizing if something's off, and that camaraderie that was built quickly fades. Why risk it?
Be you. It invites others to do the same, and when we're all real (transparent) we're able to work more fluidly and successfully because we all understand each other so clearly. Radical transparency builds radical trust, because truth can be rare and refreshing.