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The Speed of Trust
Book

The Speed of Trust

The One Thing That Changes Everything

Free Press, 2006 more...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Concrete Examples
  • Inspiring

Recommendation

Stephen M.R. Covey's book provides a framework for understanding trust and a set of guidelines for building and restoring trust. Abundant anecdotes illustrate its lessons. An impressive array of business leaders, gurus and authorities lent their names to blurbs for this book, most of them endorsing the proposition that trust is good for the bottom line of any business. It would be hard to argue with that. If the book's style reminds you of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, there's a reason. The author is the son of 7 Habits' guru Stephen R. Covey, and the same writer, Rebecca R. Merrill, was involved in both books. While this solid book may not be quite as intensely focused as 7 Habits (but then, what is?), getAbstract recommends it to readers seeking confirmation of perennial truths about the importance of trust and its application in business.

Take-Aways

  • Trust is universally necessary and productive.
  • Distrust is costly to businesses, like a burdensome surtax.
  • Low-trust organizations tend to be bureaucratic and political.

About the Authors

Stephen M. R. Covey is co-founder and CEO of CoveyLink, a leadership consultancy. Rebecca R. Merrill is the co-author of Life Matters and Connections (with Roger Merrill) and of First Things First (with Merrill and Stephen R. Covey).


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    E. J. 2 years ago
    Good information for new leaders but maybe even a more helpful reminder to experienced leaders as best practice.
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    C. K. 2 years ago
    This summary is encouraging me to get the book and learn more!
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    K. C. 6 years ago
    Wonderful read

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