The Speed of Trust

The Speed of Trust is a groundbreaking book that explores how trust is the key factor that underlies and affects every relationship, organization, team, and business outcome. It demonstrates how trust is a measurable, strategic advantage that can be leveraged to create extraordinary results. Key features: • Written by renowned author Stephen M.R. Covey with Rebecca R. Merrill • Explores the economics of trust and its impact on business • Provides practical framework for building and restoring trust • Demonstrates how trust affects speed and cost in organizations • Includes actionable steps to build trust in various relationships • Features real-world examples and case studies The book introduces the concept that trust is not merely a soft, social virtue but rather a hard-edged economic driver that makes organizations more profitable, people more promotable, and relationships more energizing. It outlines the 13 behaviors common to high-trust leaders worldwide and demonstrates how they can be learned and applied. The author presents trust as a learnable skill that can transform individuals and organizations.