Podcast: Building trust in an age of disruption

Did you catch my trust talk with Marguerite O’Neal on her Creative disruption podcast this week? The conversation ran the gamut from the importance and benefits of trust in – and between – organizations, the results of the 2018 Edelman Trust Barometer which shows declining trust in media, government, NGOs and businesses and, more importantly, howContinue reading “Podcast: Building trust in an age of disruption”

15 minute video: your crash course on inter-organizational trust

Worldwide, we have a macro-level problem of distrust towards our institutions. We need macro-level solutions. Five years ago, I graduated from my MA Leadership program at the University of Guelph. Having always been fascinated with trust and trust-building, I focused on trust at the firm level – rather than interpersonal trust- and how organizations canContinue reading “15 minute video: your crash course on inter-organizational trust”

Nelson Mandela: long may you inspire

I could not let the day pass without adding my humble tribute to the millions of more eloquent ones around the globe. A man whose vision transformed his 8×8 prison cell into a university. A man whose hope was undiminished during 27 years in prison. A man whose forgiveness earned him the trust needed to unite a divided country.Continue reading “Nelson Mandela: long may you inspire”

Ivan Krastev’s TedTalk on Trust, Transparency & Democracy

While I’ve not blogged about my interest in politics – not partisanship- this TedTalk by political theorist Ivan Krastev hit the jackpot with me: trust, politics and how transparency is not the solution! And, it’s funny… well, some parts are funny others are daunting and a little depressing. I’ll let Mr. Krastev do the talkingContinue reading “Ivan Krastev’s TedTalk on Trust, Transparency & Democracy”