Interesting question to pose: What is trust and how do you create it. As part of a new panel for FutureWorks: Linked2Leadership Radio part of our discussions are on trust, what is it, is it still here, how do create it, how do you know you have it…. Not little questions indeed, so I thank these Premier Blog Contributors below for giving us many ways to look at this question. 

One thing I've learned in thinking more about trust is there really are stages to trust. Doing activities together, the more I begin to know the other person and understand them, the more I trust.  The more we learn about each other and share a variety of activities it enhances trust based on how well I can identify with them.  This is true for businesses too, for example, organizations and individuals begin to assume a common identity based on the business' mission, vision and values.  This common identity and the ensuing trust all hinge on a willingness to communicate in an open, safe and clear manner.

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