The Leader's Journey Podcast Building and Restoring Trust: Part 1
Mar 29, 2025
34:42
"Trust is like the air we breathe -- when it's present, nobody really notices it. When it's absent, everybody notices." Warren Buffett, quoted in Forbes Magazine
Trust is the bedrock of every successful relationship—whether personal, professional, or within a community. In this episode, Jim and Trisha dive deep into what trust really means, why it’s essential, and how to cultivate it. Through real-life stories and insightful discussion, they explore the complexities of trust and how it impacts our daily lives.
Key Topics Covered:
- The definition of trust and why it’s crucial for relationships
- How trust is built and the common factors that strengthen or weaken it
- The Components of Trust: Care, Sincerity, Reliability, and Competence
- The role of self-awareness in becoming a trustworthy person
- Practical steps to rebuild trust when it’s been broken
- The connection between trust and leadership in personal and professional settings
- Real-life examples of trust in action and lessons we can learn
Resources
The Thin Book of Trust by Charles Feltman