When I told a professor I wanted to study inter-organizational trust he gasped a bit and rolled his eyes. Now I know why. While we glibly talk about trust, the subject is incredibly complex. Look for photos of “trust” and you’ll find a lot of handshakes, rock climbing and people throwing babies in the air.Continue reading “15 Facts about Trust: Definition, Types and Perspectives – Week 2 of Twelve Weeks to Trust”
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The Declining State of Trust : Week 1 of Twelve Weeks To Trust
Forbes Magazine declares: “Trust is the New Core of Leadership”. The Edelman Trust Barometer touts trust as “an essential line of business.” While we affirm the importance of trust, trust in governments, businesses, the media and even NGOs is declining globally. While there is an abundance of information about building inter-personal trust, information for building maco-Continue reading “The Declining State of Trust : Week 1 of Twelve Weeks To Trust”
First Impressions
No matter how you slice it, first impressions matter. In fewer than 15 seconds you have already formed an opinion about me, my page, and the information it conveys. More importantly, your first impression acts as a filter for any additional information you receive about me. If the first impression is good, our future interactionsContinue reading “First Impressions”
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