The Ugly Truth Behind Goldman Director’s Resignation
A few hours ago, the New York Times published a blistering Op Ed by Greg Smith, a Goldman Sachs director, titled Why I Am Leaving Goldman Sachs. It is getting…
There Are Two Kinds of People In This World…
In a piece called Late Bloomers, Malcolm Gladwell describes writer Ben Fountain, who wandered for decades doing research before he became an overnight sensation. By contrast, some writers (Melville, T.…
A Better New Year’s Resolution
I wrote a good blog post at this time five years ago, and haven’t improved on it yet. Here it is again. Happy New Year. —————– My unscientific sampling says…
Why We Don’t Trust Politicians (Part II)
In Part I, we said health care is a major cause of our declining trust in politicians. Our political inability to find a solution has led to massive economic costs,…
The 4-Minute Mile of Personal Change
Most of us know that a life of resentment is a life wasted. But how fast can a human being recover from grief, betrayal, anger? Is there a four-minute mile…
Real People, Real Trust: An Entrepreneur Wins with Partnership
John Dunn has worn many hats in his 25 years as a professional including consultant, change management expert, bed and breakfast owner, and most recently, screenwriter. Find out how John…
What the Paterno Scandal Tells Us About Trust
Joe Paterno was the de facto leader of a powerful movement. He thought he could outrun an ethical blemish in his movement, while still preaching the gospel of high values.…
A Certified Trusted Traveler
As of October 23, 2011, I have been declared by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to be a “Trusted Traveler” through their Global Entry program. Let’s examine what the…
Win a Free Copy of The Trusted Advisor Fieldbook
Over the past few months we’ve counted down 144 daily #TrustTips on Twitter. Each tip aimed to help you improve your trustworthiness and trusted relationships within your professional and personal…
Impressions: An American in Denmark
It’s good for us Americans to travel—our views of foreigners come from our own little echo chambers filled with little real data. I’ve traveled to Denmark several times, though I…