I’ve had a lot of people ask me, “why the career change?” when I left social work to work for Building Trust. And some who are probably thinking, “why hire a social worker to run a business”? I can’t speak for Bruce’s decision to choose me over other candidates, but I...
The Great Reevaluation by Bruce Hendrick | Dec 2, 2021 We’ve heard that contentment is not having what we want; it’s wanting what we have. But this framework itself comes from an achievement mentality that seems to be losing its appeal these days. “Wanting” and...
Want More Trust? In my training and coaching work with organizations, I encounter folks who want meaningful connections with coworkers, friends, and family members. They leave our workshops feeling energized and well-equipped to break down barriers that get in the way...
Wait, what? In my latest book on 60 ways to build trust, collaboration is highlighted as the best way to deal with conflict. By finding common ground and working together to get mutual needs met, two people can bond to overcome all sorts of other challenges. When both...
With this post, I may end my political aspirations, but it’s a price I’m willing to pay. Before I make my point, in fairness, I begin with some personal disclosure. I grew up in a white, middle-class family in Ohio, USA. Boy Scouts and baseball were my things. I was...
Trust Culture: Can We Level with Each Other Here? No, just no: virtual collaboration is not the same as doing so in-person; it’s not even a close approximation. The idea that online tools can replace authentic interpersonal communication is a delusion. I teach trust,...
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