trust

Every Relationship Rises or Falls on Trust

Every Relationship Rises or Falls on Trust Every lasting relationship—whether with a customer, coworker, or loved one—stands or falls on one thing: trust. Without it, loyalty fades, teamwork collapses, and families drift apart. With it, everything becomes stronger, more open, and more productive. When it comes to customer loyalty, research from Texas A&M University shows that if customers trust you—if …

The Hidden Cost of Snap Judgments (And How to Fix It)

The Hidden Cost of Snap Judgments For several years, I taught an intensive five-day, fifty-hour course on “Interpersonal Communication.” It ran from Wednesday to Sunday, 2 to 12 pm each day. It was a demanding and powerful program that changed people’s lives – personally and professionally. It was also extremely popular, with a three-year waiting list to get into the …

What If the Only Thing Holding You Back… Is You?

 What If the Only Thing Holding You Back… Is You? After a keynote I gave at a national business convention, an audience member pulled me aside. He looked calm on the outside—but his words said otherwise. “I just got promoted to a major leadership role,” he said. “Everyone thinks I’m super capable. But honestly, I’m scared. What if I can’t …