Trust Transparency Consulting

"When it comes to leadership, trust is the oxygen that enables teams to form, storm, norm and perform. Without it, high performance will remain elusive as a lack of collaboration, inspiration and innovation creates barriers to efficiencies and output. Low-trust environments create silos, encourage politicking, and leave every man and woman fighting for themselves in a dog-eat-dog culture."

We had a fantastic time at the United Natural Products Alliance retreat last week! It’s always a pleasure to learn, connect, and share experiences with both new and familiar colleagues. I have no doubt that everyone will be talking about the infamous tomato bar for some time! #UNPA #DSHEA Lori Diez Caiti Dowden

"Once the manager has acknowledged the mistake and talked with the team and HR about the lessons learned, the key here is to adhere to the promises made. Consistent action over time is the thing that will rebuild credibility and trust."

"In a leadership role, so much more of communication is about connecting with people, establishing shared humanity, motivating them, inspiring them, sometimes challenging them."

Saravanan Suresh, co-founder of industrial firm Vector Solutions, discusses how emotional intelligence is essential for not only good leadership but for business growth as a whole.

We had a fantastic time at the United Natural Products Alliance retreat last week! It’s always a pleasure to learn, connect, and share experiences with both new and familiar colleagues. I have no doubt that everyone will be talking about the infamous tomato bar for some time! #UNPA #DSHEA Lori Diez Caiti Dowden

Managers need to do a better job of allowing workers to feel a sense of self-determination and belonging. That requires training managers, and giving them the tools to help coach their direct reports more effectively. “If Gen Zs and millennials had more autonomy, purpose, and inclusion at work, I believe they would feel more excited about contributing to their workplaces, and more eager to progress and ascend the corporate ladder,” writes Ashley-Timms.

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"People with integrity recognize that their friends, coworkers, and community make their lives better. They show gratitude by always remembering to say a simple “thank you” when someone helps them out. They might also take the time to write a thoughtful note to a coworker who helped them complete an important project. Or, they may go the extra mile to give their friend a gift when they’ve supported them through a difficult time."

We can't get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression truth-teller Adam Whybrew. Sharing his own experience with mental illness, he reveals the surprising benefits of opening up about stress at work — and why being vulnerable creates a safe space for everyone.