Smart Trust

Creating Posperity, Energy, and Joy in a Low-Trust World

By: Greg Link, Rebecca R. Merrill, Stephen M.R. Covey

Narrated by: Stephen M.R. Covey

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.

You will want the whole book, not the abreviation

What did you love best about Smart Trust?

It had useable information for how you might go about creating and using trust in a smart manner, meaning you were not too trusting, nor too cynical.

What did you like best about this story?

Evidence that smart trust actually worked in this world.

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

I like the conviction in his voice about what he was discovering and what he was doing.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yest, that is why I bought the abbreviated version.

Any additional comments?

Buy the whole version of the book that has all the stories. I bought the abbreviated version but wanted to know more, so I ended up buying a print copy.

This book brings trust to a new level

The Speed of Trust is a wonderful book to listen to first. Smart trust is mentioned nearing the end of The Speed of Trust, and the book Smart Trust brings trust understanding to a new level. It is a fast listen, the content is powerful. I definitely suggest listening to The Speed of Trust first, to get a full understanding of Trust. This is a wonderful book. A masterpiece with The Speed of Trust.

Another fantastic book for leaders who care

this is another fantastic book from Stephen Covey. I'm so glad that he took the time to write down these principles and clarify. In my opinion this is a must-read for every leader who wants to be effective.

No real added value to The Speed Of Trust

Thoug it was nice, it is not a real addition to The Speed of Trust, which was ground breaking. This is some stuff that you already know when you use common sense.

One Of The Best Books in 2012

Would you listen to Smart Trust again? Why?

Yes, This is a great book that I am glad that I listened to. This explained to me a lot about how should I re-evaluate my relationships whether it was at work or anywhere.

There are great gems that I found in the book. I recommend this book for everyone who is a leader or planning to become a one. Even for parents it is a must to listen.

What did you like best about this story?

it is practical , and it is based on real research and makes a lot of sense to use the information shared by the author.

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

it was a good idea that he read the book as he added a lot to the feeling when i was listening to the book. I felt that I am really listening to the information from the creator of it. and it is simply added a lot to the value of the information when I perceived it.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, It is a good idea to listen in one sitting as it will allow you to get the pic picture of the Trust and how it affects the Economy and Speed of getting things done.

Any additional comments?

I recommend that you read Speed of Trust as it would add a lot of depth of details to the smart trust . You would be able to master the subject once you combine both.