The Speed of Trust

The One Thing that Changes Everything

By: Stephen M.R. Covey

Narrated by: Stephen M.R. Covey

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.©2008 Stephen M.R. Covey; (P)2008 Franklin Covey Co.

great listen

Great for those struggling with leadership around trust. Great suggestions and real life examples. .

the speed of trust

this book gives real life examples of the importance of the trust. As trust increases, spped increases and costs go down. When trust is low, speed is low and costs go up!

Trust truly changes everything!

What did you love best about The Speed of Trust?

It's not preachy. It's written in a manner that is easy for any listener to relate. Trust really changes everything.

What other book might you compare The Speed of Trust to and why?

N/A

What about Stephen R. Covey’s performance did you like?

I love that he has a great deal of real world experiences. I like when he shares his faults. He doesn't write the book as if he's perfect. He explained his errors and how he learned from them.

What did you learn from The Speed of Trust that you would use in your daily life?

It has enabled me to understand the many aspects of trust. For instance, in the past I didn't understand why some relationships lacked trust. Now among many aspects I understand that motive is a key element. Also, I understand that if I trust someone I am more likely to give their actions the benefit of the doubt instead of jumping to negative conclusions.

Must read for any leader!

No matter if it's your family or a multi billion dollar organization this is a must read!

Looking through that lens that shows me what I was missing!

I was encouraged to read for my work, and I am thrilled to have listened to this presentation of the book! I have gained the insight necessary to move me to the next level as I navigate my new career as a professional union president!