Yes, building trust requires an upfront investment. But the speed it unlocks pays back that investment tenfold. The Speed of Trust isn’t just a business book. It’s a life book.
If you feel like your organization is slow, bureaucratic, or political, don't blame the systems first. Check the trust level.
We usually think of trust as a soft, feel-good social virtue—nice to have, but not exactly a hard business metric.
In his groundbreaking book, The Speed of Trust , Covey (son of the legendary 7 Habits author) makes a radical argument: And unlike personality traits you are born with, trust is a practical, learnable skill.