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The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything Audiobook, by Stephen M. R. Covey Play Audiobook Sample

The Speed of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything Audiobook

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Read By: Stephen M. R. Covey Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781442351097

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

64

Longest Chapter Length:

28:07 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:11 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

11:27 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

6

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Publisher Description

Over two million copies sold.

Stephen M. R. Covey shows how trust—and the speed at which it is established with clients, employees, and all stakeholders—is the single most critical component of a successful leader and organization.

Stephen M. R. Covey, widely known as one of the world’s leading authorities on trust, asserts that it is “the most overlooked, misunderstood, underutilized asset to enable performance. Its impact, for good or bad, is dramatic and pervasive. It’s something you can’t escape.” Thankfully, it’s is also the thing that can dramatically improve your personal and professional success.

Why trust? The simple, often overlooked fact is this: work gets done with and through people. The Speed of Trust offers an unprecedented and eminently practical look at exactly how trust functions in every transaction and every relationship—from the most personal to the broadest, most indirect interaction. It specifically demonstrates how to establish trust intentionally so that you and your organization can forego the time-killing, bureaucratic check-and-balance processes that is so often deployed in lieu of actual trust.

This 2018 updated edition includes an insightful afterword by the author which explores ten key reasons why trust is more relevant now than ever before—including how trust is the new currency of our world today.

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"I felt immediately at home with reading this book. It touched something deeper within me, reaching down from the intellectual part of my brain to the spiritual side. It allows you to realise that everything we do, every interaction we embark on is base on two principles trust or mistrust. There is a great importance for us to place on trust and this book helped me to identify that no matter the relationship I am creating or building, my trust account must not be in overdraft."

— Pete (4 out of 5 stars)

The Speed of Trust Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Story Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    — James Barnes, 2/11/2023
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    " The Speed of Trust is a must-read. It captures the essence of what we need to be successful as humans, as professionals, as parents, as friends. I am living more clearly and compassionately. "

    — Dawn, 1/28/2017
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This informative audiobook gave keen insights alongside anecdotes and research to provide a thorough understanding of trust. In addition, it provided tangible strategies that can easily be put into practice in business and personal relationships. "

    — James, 7/29/2016
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    " Great followup to 7 Habits. Necessary but not necessarily executed well. "

    — Ron, 2/14/2014
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    " Everyone should read this with an open mind and a willingness to change. I wish all the leaders in the school district would read and apply it. "

    — Barbara, 2/8/2014
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    " Covey really hits a lot of different thoughts on this one. Trust in our leaders is at a painstaking low and deservedly so. If you are looking for ways to enhance the Trust that you display to your colleagues/family then I would certainly read this book. "

    — William, 2/6/2014
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    " Had to read this for graduate school. Was pleasantly surprised to enjoy the read. "

    — Laura, 2/1/2014
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    " So far, this book is amazing - so much to think about. He gives practical ways to learn how to have better relationships of trust. Even though this book was written for "business professionals" the information that he gives is extremely helpful for everyday life. "

    — Rebecca, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " you can have a good moral code, but your abilty to demonstate that to others could be lacking. this has great input about developing your skills with intention and direction "

    — Heather, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Very simple and informative. A good guide to building trust, well worth the read "

    — Marvin, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is a discussion on trust and it's effect on relationships of all kinds. Everything from trust between individuals and to trust in a company or brand. Very interesting. "

    — Scott, 11/18/2013
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    " Lots of good advice for professionals today. "

    — Kerry, 11/17/2013
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    " Steven Covey, son of Stephen Covey, "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" talks about how quickly trust can cement or destroy relationships based on basic principles. "

    — Christine, 10/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Mostly enjoyable and thought provoking. A little boring through parts of the book. I did enjoy reading all of the quotes that are scattered throughout the book. "

    — Jared, 9/4/2013
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    " Pretty basic principles. An easy,straight forward read. "

    — Susan, 9/2/2013
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    " Three stars only because the ideas within become repetitive. This book was given to me at a seminar. The underlying concept and tools the book discusses are very good, but they can be conveyed in a much shorter and simpler method than this. "

    — Aaron, 8/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Treat people decently, and they will trust you. Trust is a good thing. It's not exactly rocket science. "

    — Kalsoum, 2/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " A powerful interpretation of trust as a fundamental personal and professional tool. Important in both contexts is its discussion about establishing trust with oneself. "

    — Dave, 1/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Interesting, thought provoking information presented in an easily accessible format. I admit to not being a big fan of Covey. I find the solutions that are proposed oversimplified and superficial but nonetheless there is information worth considering here. "

    — Linda, 1/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Helped in understanding how we can establish trust with everyone consistently. A Good practice guide "

    — Ravikumar, 12/24/2012
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    " Too short but good info "

    — Stanley, 12/21/2012
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    " A better writer than his father... sort of. This was pretty good although the premise is pretty basic. "

    — Elizabeth, 11/8/2012
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    " The book seems fully of highly useful material; I just wish it was written with more intelligence and less ego. "

    — Mitch, 10/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " VERY eye opening. It's common sense, but better. it's uncommon sense. Very instructive on how to have higher integrity, be more trustworthy and how to instill trust others. Very pivotal so far. "

    — Michael, 8/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " As always Stephen Covey give his audience information for contemplation. I took many helpful hints from this book. As well it helped validate many of my own thoughts and feelings. Good for anyone who is into growing themselves! "

    — Michelle, 3/9/2012
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    " Rereading this one. It makes so much sense. Even though it is written from a business perspective it works for all aspects of life. "

    — Kathy, 1/9/2012
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    " Weak message. Not much here worth acting upon that is life changing. Stick with The Seven Habits for more solid lessons. "

    — Brian, 10/22/2011
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    " This book is a 30 page book stretched out to 300+. The basic message of the book is good but too long. "

    — Bob, 9/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Very simple and informative. A good guide to building trust, well worth the read "

    — Marvin, 4/2/2011
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    " More great principles from the Covey family. Trust seems to be the central principle in all relationships including business relationships. Much of the red tape in business is due to lack of trust. Interesting perspective. "

    — Marc, 2/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Rereading this one. It makes so much sense. Even though it is written from a business perspective it works for all aspects of life. "

    — Kathy, 1/9/2011
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    " The book makes some great points and I hope the web site will a good resource. I found the content of the audio book a little lite though (a bit of a teaser to visit the web site). As long as the website's good it will have been a worthy read "

    — Peter, 1/1/2011
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    " More mandatory reading from the workplace. Pretty good stuff, but it's common sense--and for those for whom it isn't common sense, I don't think reading a book will help them. "

    — Heather, 12/18/2010
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    " Fantastic book. It helped me in understanding the very real importance of trust in business and in life. Great for salespeople and people in any kind of leadership role. I cannot recommend it highly enough. "

    — doug, 9/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " This is a discussion on trust and it's effect on relationships of all kinds. Everything from trust between individuals and to trust in a company or brand. Very interesting. "

    — Scott, 9/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Narration Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5

    " Also read this one for work....the first two-thirds of the book were pretty good, but it was more difficult to maintain focus on the last section. "

    — Kim, 8/21/2010
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    " A well-written treatise on the core value of any successful enterprise or relationship: Trust. A must-read for any leader. Along with his father's seminal work, "7 Habits of Highly Effective People", a staple of any leader's library. "

    — Mike, 8/14/2010
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    " One of the best books I have read on trust. I love the way he tries to take what the corporate world will sometimes describe as a fuzzy concept, and then builds an economic model around it to demonstrate how an organization can rise or fall due to trust or the lack of it. "

    — Glenn, 8/5/2010
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    " The Speed of Trust has the strongest argument for the benefits of trust in the workplace (and life generally) that I've read. It is worth revisting someday in the future. "

    — Quantum, 6/4/2010
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    " I listened to it this audio book from start to finish this morning while on a long run. I found it very meaningful. It was so good that I want to listen to it again soon. "

    — Keith, 5/29/2010

About Stephen M. R. Covey

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.