Trust is at the core of all great relationships. With it, the living and working environment is energetic, productive, a joy to be in. Without it there’s lethargy and it’s almost impossible to move forward.Trust provides a sense of safety.For the last 23 years the Edelman Trust Barometer has helped leaders gauge who people believe in and who they expect to step up. Right now it’s business leaders who are assuming the leadership mantle. Business has emerged as an ethical force for good in an increasingly polarized world.In this episode we speak with the executive director of Intellectual Property of the Edelman Trust Institute.Guest Tonia Ries, Executive Director, Thought Leadership, Edelman Trust Institutetrustinstitute@edelman.com2023 Edelman Trust Barometer https://www.edelman.com/trust/2023/trust-barometerRead the Facial Resemblance Enhances Trust study from McMaster UniversityLeave us a voice message we can share on the podcast  https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesandStrategiesStories and Strategies WebsiteDo you want to podcast? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Follow us on:LinkedInTwitterInstagramFacebookOur NEW You Tube ChannelRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show