Have you ever had a friend who instinctively knows what you're thinking, aligning perfectly with your decisions and comments? That kind of relationship, built on high trust, allows for quick, efficient collaboration while fostering a more engaging and enjoyable connection. When applied to the workplace, such relationships can boost productivity and create systemic synergy across districts and schools.

In this episode of Change Starts Here: Research Conversations, Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education, and Kim Yaris, M.Ed., Associate Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education, discuss the importance of establishing foundations of trust in your district. They delve into the characteristics of high and low-trust cultures, offering actionable strategies to build trust within teams and foster efficiency. With insights from Stephen M.R. Covey’s The Speed of Trust and personal stories, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways you won’t want to miss!

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Starring: Kim Yaris, M.Ed, Associate Director of Research at FranklinCovey Education

Dr. Jennifer Chevalier, Director of Funding at FranklinCovey Education

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 01:05) Introduction

(01:06 - 05:19) Polar Opposite Stories

(05:20 - 08:10) Low Trust Environments

(08:11 - 09:45) Trust Taxes, Trust Dividends

(09:46 - 12:05) High Trust and High Synergy

(12:06 - 13:46) The Ego Barrier

(13:47 - 18:11) Build a Culture of Trust

(18:12 - 21:11) It Starts with Leaders

(21:12 - 21:33) Closing

Establishing Foundations of Trust

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