Trust is the currency of highperforming organizations from "summary" of The SPEED of Trust by Stephen R. Covey,Rebecca R. Merrill
Trust lies at the core of highperforming organizations. It serves as the foundation upon which all relationships and interactions are built. Just like currency is the medium of exchange in the economic realm, trust is the medium of exchange in the organizational realm. Without trust, relationships break down, communication falters, and productivity suffers. In highperforming organizations, trust is not just a nice-to-have quality; it is a non-negotiable essential. Employees need to trust their leaders to make decisions that are in the best interest of the organization. Leaders need to trust their employees to execute those decisions effectively. Coworkers need to trust one another to collaborate and achieve shared goals. When trust is present, everything flows more smoothly. Decisions are made more quickly, communication is more effective, and conflicts are resolved more easily. Trust lubricates the gears of an organization, allowing it to operate at maximum efficiency. Conversely, when trust is lacking, everything grinds...
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