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Broken Trust: How Great Leaders Fix It
Trust is at some of the lowest levels we’ve ever seen – and leaders are paying the price.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Darryl Stickel to unpack what trust really is, why it’s collapsing in today’s uncertain world, and how great leaders rebuild it inside their teams.
We talk about the real definition of trust (it’s not what you think), why confidence without certainty destroys credibility, and how leaders can create “pockets of excellence” even in broken organizations.
If you’re leading in a time of uncertainty – and let’s be honest, we all are – this conversation will give you practical tools to build trust, strengthen your team, and become a leader worth following.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why trust is the foundation of every high-performing team
- The hidden reason trust is breaking down in organizations today
- How uncertainty and vulnerability shape every leadership decision
- The three drivers of trust: benevolence, integrity, and ability
- How to build trust even if your organization is struggling
- Simple ways to show your team you “have their back”
About Dr. Darryl Stickel:
Dr. Darryl Stickel is a leading expert on trust and the author of Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World. He helps leaders and organizations understand how trust works – and how to build it when it matters most.
Resources & Links:
- Website: https://trustunlimited.com
- Book: Building Trust https://amzn.to/3OgMzhe
- Previous episode with Darryl: (Episode 118) https://jonsrennie.com/2022/05/12/deep-leadership-episode-118-building-trust-with-darryl-stickel/
- If you want to become a leader worth following, start by building trust.
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