<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">The article focuses on the internal dynamics of SaaS go-to-market (GTM) teams, emphasizing psychology, trust, and cross-functional behavior.GTM efforts can fail due to a pattern where team members prioritize protecting their own domain over collaboration and success creation.A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when a team doesn't believe it can win.To address this, a new mission with clear purpose and goals was introduced to the team.The importance of the new vertical for the company was clearly articulated, grounding the effort in data and reality.Stakeholders were aligned individually before meeting as a group, ensuring clarity on roles and objectives.Early action was taken without waiting for perfection, leading to positive traction and belief.Contributions from team members were publicly recognized, enhancing cohesion and trust.The team became cohesive through earned belief reinforced by actions, clarity, results, and trust.Leaders of GTM efforts are advised to ensure their teams believe in the strategy and in each other.Addressing team belief and trust is crucial for the success of GTM initiatives.