How to Build Trust—Even with People Who Don’t Trust Anyone
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Jun 30, 2025
What is the essence of trust? Discover its psychological foundations and how respect, empathy, and safety play crucial roles. Explore the concept of making 'deposits' into relationships to cultivate trust. Learn how to rebuild trust after mistakes and navigate interactions with those who struggle to trust anyone. Also, find insights on safeguarding yourself from the pitfalls of misplaced trust. Whether in leadership or mending ties, gain practical tools to foster deeper connections and resilient trust.
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Trust Is a Positive Bias
Trust is essentially a positive bias, a feeling of positivity towards someone else.
You instantly know if you trust someone without needing full information about them.
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Make Deposits in Relationships
Treat every interaction as a chance to make a deposit in the relationship bank account.
Regular investment builds trust so you can withstand mistakes or difficult moments.
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Psychological Safety Builds Trust
Psychological safety means feeling comfortable to be authentic and vulnerable.
Feeling unsafe in sharing who you are damages trust and the relationship.
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The Power of a Positive No: How to Say No and Still Get to Yes explores the art of saying no effectively while maintaining positive relationships and achieving desired outcomes. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own interests and values, as well as those of the other party. It provides a framework for expressing dissent respectfully and constructively, focusing on shared interests and mutual gains. The authors offer practical strategies for navigating disagreements, setting boundaries, and achieving win-win solutions. The book's principles are applicable to a wide range of personal and professional contexts.
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What is trust, really?
In this special LinkedIn Live edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian breaks down the psychology behind trust—and why it’s so easy to lose but so hard to rebuild. Drawing on research, real-life examples, and audience questions, Kwame explores how trust is more than a strategy—it’s a feeling, a positive bias, and a fragile emotional bank account.
You’ll learn:
Why respect, empathy, and safety are the foundations of trust
What it means to make “deposits” into a relationship
How to rebuild trust after a mistake—or an ethical breach
What to do when you're dealing with someone who doesn’t trust anyone
And how to protect yourself from the dark side of trust
Whether you're leading a team, managing clients, or repairing a broken relationship, this episode gives you the practical tools and mindset shifts to build deeper, more resilient trust—one drop at a time
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