Trust is one of those invisible forces that can make or break an organization. When it’s strong, it helps companies weather uncertainty, strengthen relationships and keep people aligned on shared goals. When it’s missing, even the best strategy can fall apart. And once trust is broken, can an organization recover?

In this episode of the Executive Summary, professor Bill McEvily breaks down what trust really means and why it’s so essential in the workplace. There may be no quick fix for repairing damaged trust, but consistently delivering on promises — stated and unstated — is a good start. As McEvily says, trust isn’t just nice to have. It’s a fundamental ingredient for collaboration, resilience and long-term success.

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