Trust continues to be the most pivotal element needed in successful relationships—from the personal to the political to business. With compelling examples, convincing research, and penetrating insights, Covey and Link teach people how to develop optimal trust relationships by mastering Smart Trust.
Stephen M. R. Covey’s first book, The Speed of Trust—a #1 Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller— teaches the fundamentals of trust—what it is, how it is established, and how it can be regained when lost. Now, there is a new, more urgent crisis: This is an era of extreme distrust—of the government, our institutions, and in our personal and professional relationships. The economic crisis was a categorical loss of confidence in our interdependent global economic relationships and systems, and the world is in desperate need of a system that can restore that trust.
Smart Trust addresses the seeming paradox that in spite of current historic low levels of trust there is also striking evidence of people, companies, and countries that are prospering from high trust. Smart Trust offers hundreds of examples around the globe—individuals, teams, organizations, markets, and industries—that have created cultures and relationships of high trust and are enjoying remarkable benefits—prosperity, energy, and joy. Smart Trust offers a proven formula to teach what they are doing and how they are doing it. Listeners will learn how to integrate these exceptional examples into all aspects of life—institutional, cultural, and personal. Smart Trust is filled with Covey’s principles and strategies for creating environments that thrive because of trust. There has never been a more important time for this discussion.
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— Simona (4 out of 5 stars)
“Smart Trust offers powerful examples of how visionary leaders in all fields have understood and addressed the challenges of sustaining trusting relationships—and realized the unique benefits they confer.”
— James Quigley, CEO, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu“Smart Trust elegantly addresses the most important relationship issue at home and at work: Trust. It teaches you how to harmonize your head and your heart, resulting in sound judgement. This is a life skill that few have mastered and is the key to optimizing relationships for increasing success and fulfillment. Both Mars and Venus can learn tremendously from reading Smart Trust.”
— John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Woman Are from Venus“A highly readable book for a lay audience as well as business executives.”
— Library Journal“From all the people I’ve interviewed, I’ve learned trust is everything. Smart Trust powerfully shows us how to increase it, which is more important than ever in this low-trust world. The best leaders I’ve ever met have the ability to create trust. Smart Trust is a great read! This is an important addition to your library.”
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Stephen M. R. Covey is cofounder and CEO of CoveyLink Worldwide. A sought-after speaker, author, and advisor on trust, leadership, ethics, and high performance, Covey speaks to distinguished audiences around the world. He is the author of Smart Trust, A Conversation on Trust, and The Speed of Trust. Covey currently serves on the board of several entities, including the Human Performance Institute—the leader in energy management technology—where he serves as Advisory Board Chairman.
Rebecca A. Merrill has served in numerous leadership positions in community, education, and women’s organizations. She is the coauthor of Connections: Quadrant II Time Management, and assisted Stephen R. Covey on The 7 Habits Highly Effective People.