At the core of the Fontanne community, trust is not just a value; it's our foundation. 


Below is a snippet from the 'Rising Strong' curriculum and you'll see that Brené starts by talking about SFDs —Shitty First Drafts, or if you prefer a gentler breeze, Stormy First Drafts. Imagine SFDs as the rough, unpolished stories we tell ourselves about... well, everything. 

That side-eye from a colleague? The unexpected text from a friend? Our brains craft narratives quicker than a barista whips up your favourite coffee, trying to make sense of the chaos without all the facts in hand. It fills in any blanks with assumptions and past baggage. 

The result? 

A story that could win an award for drama rather than accuracy. These SFDs often cast shadows of doubt, fear, and insecurity, leading us down a path we never intended to walk. And that, my friends, is where the concept of 'rumble topics' comes into play (another element Brené mentions in the video). They help us break down those SFDs, piece by piece, to discover the real story beneath the surface. 
We can dive into more 'rumble topics' later if that is of interest to the group. 

So, as we stand on the brink of building the Fontanne community, let's make a pact to approach our stories and interactions with compassionate curiosity and openness. By embracing trust as our guiding light we're not just constructing a community; we're weaving a tapestry of connections that stand the test of time.


Let's begin by watching the video below.



BOUNDARIES: You respect my boundaries, and when you’re not clear about what’s okay and not okay, you ask. You’re willing to say no.

RELIABILITY: You do what you say you’ll do. At work, this means staying aware of your competencies and limitations so you don’t overpromise and are able to deliver on commitments and balance competing priorities.

ACCOUNTABILITY: You own your mistakes, apologize, and make amends.

VAULT: You don’t share information or experiences that are not yours to share. I need to know that my confidences are kept, and that you’re not sharing with me any information about other people that should be confidential.

INTEGRITY: You choose courage over comfort. You choose what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy. And you choose to practice your values rather than simply professing them.

NON-JUDGMENT: I can ask for what I need, and you can ask for what you need. We can talk about how we feel without judgment.

GENEROSITY: You extend the most generous interpretation possible to the intentions, words, and actions of others.

 Download the worksheet below and write about: 
Rumbling With Trust: Choose a person with whom you’re experiencing trust struggles. Using BRAVING, get clear about how and why trust is an issue.

Rumbling with Self-Trust: Self-trust is often a casualty of falling. We think to ourselves, "I don't know if I can trust myself again," or "I've lost faith in my own judgment."

Think about the fall you’re working on right now. Use BRAVING to get clear on why and how self-trust may be an issue.

💎 Use the BRAVING acronym consistently and you’ll see that mistakes don’t bankrupt trust in the way that violations of personal accountability, integrity, or values can. Trust and mistakes can coexist, and often do, as long as we make amends, stay aligned with our values, and confront shame and blame head-on.