Trust is something that you earn with people and not demand from them. It  is not something that you can ask from people, but is an emotion you cause in others by your actions and your communication with others. 

Trust.thrives with behaviors such as talking straight, creating transparency, treating others with dignity and love, practicing accountability, and keeping commitments, etc, Trust improves communication, collaboration, execution, innovation, strategy, engagement, partnering, and relationships with all stakeholders. It improves excitement, energy, passion, creativity, and joy in any type of relationship.

There is one thing that is common to every individual, organization, nation, and civilization throughout the world--one thing which, if removed, will destroy the most powerful government, the most successful business, the most thriving economy, the most influential leadership, the greatest friendship, and the deepest love, and that is trust.

On the other hand, if developed and leveraged, that one thing has the potential to create unparalleled success and prosperity in every dimension of life, business and, relationship, 

NOW, How do you know if you are in a high trust environment? If you are in one, you will notice some of the following:

• • - Information is shared openly.

  • - Mistakes are tolerated and encouraged as a way of learning.

  • - Culture is innovative and creative.

  • - People are loyal to those who are absent

  • - People talk straight and confront real issues.

  • - There is real communication and real collaboration.

  • - People share credit abundantly

  • - There are few meetings after meetings.

  • - Transparency is a practiced virtue.

  • - People are candid and authentic.

  • - There is a high degree of accountability.

  • - There is palpable vitality and energy.

  • - People can feel the positive momentum.

And on the other hand symptoms of the breakdown of trust can be found in 

• -  Political gridlock, 

• - Increasing regulation of corporations by governments or regulators.

• - Increase surveillance with personal staff by businesses.

• - Class warfare in our society.

• - Conflicts in the workplace, homeplace or social places.

• - The breakdown of the family; marriage or relationships..

• - And so on….

The loss of trust is at the heart of these problems in business, social and political life. Trust is the major contributing factor with people experiencing conflict, opposition, and distrust in one form or another. 

Trust is founded on character only, which are the principles that guide people in life, work and business. These principles will determine the success of people in jobs, businesses and leaders,in various fields.