How do we build trust in a world where everyone is overwhelmed, distracted, or afraid of saying the wrong thing?

In this week’s episode, Melanie sits down with Minda Harts—author, workplace advocate, and trusted advisor to global brands like Nike and JPMorgan Chase. Minda shares her journey from corporate life to bestselling author and speaker, and why trust (not talent or titles) is the true foundation of leadership.

They discuss how small moments shape trust, the hidden impact of silence, and what Minda calls the “trust languages” that every team should understand. If you’ve ever felt unseen or uncertain about how to speak up at work, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped with the tools to start.

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Minda Harts is a bestselling author, workplace consultant, and sought-after keynote speaker, helping organizations turn trust into their most significant competitive advantage. Through her groundbreaking Seven Trust Languages® framework, she equips leaders, teams, and professionals with actionable strategies to build high-trust, high-impact workplaces.

Minda has shaped conversations on workplace equity, self-advocacy, and leadership as the author of The Memo, Right Within, and You Are More Than Magic. Her impact spans boardrooms and conference stages worldwide, with companies like Nike, Google, Best Buy, and JPMorgan Chase calling on her to redefine leadership and workplace culture. LinkedIn has recognized her as the #1 Top Voice in the Workplace and by Business Insider as one of the top 100 People Transforming Business.

Minda’s next book, Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace (July 22, 2025), is set to revolutionize how leaders and teams harness trust as their most valuable asset.

In addition to her work as a speaker and consultant, Minda is an assistant professor at NYU and the founder of The Memo LLC, where she is shaping the next generation of leaders.

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