Posts by Randy Dueck
Trust and virtual teams, why don’t we have it?
Discussions about creating high-performance teams have been with us long before the pandemic arrived. Dramatic changes in the nature of our work and the spread of virtual teams created by the pandemic have profoundly challenged leaders and organizations the world over. While there are a host of approaches to building better teams, few would argue…
Read MoreIf I lead, will they follow? Provoking followership through trust
Amid the smoke and rubble of destroyed buildings stand a defiant Ukrainian people. They are determined to protect their homeland from Russian invaders. The Russians have more weapons, equipment, and trained soldiers. But, within the borders of Ukraine, the Russians don’t have more people, and they don’t have a leader like Ukrainian President Zelensky. Many…
Read MoreBuilding Trust, A Place to Start
I am often asked why trust levels are so low and what on earth can we do about it. I am delighted to report that I’ve been introduced to an App that has the potential to help make things better. I Trust It Social (labelled iTRUSTit) shows some remarkable promise for those of us who…
Read MoreTrust, Emotion and American Politics
Both love and hate are blind. The vast majority of the existing literature on trust takes a rational actor perspective. That means the authors assume people are always reasonable and rational, and the work focuses on the cognitive process that takes place when we decide to trust someone. If you’ve ever dated someone or had…
Read MoreThe Value of Integrity
Trust is one of the central variables that determines success or failure for many organizations and individuals. Higher trust levels for organizations lead to higher productivity, efficiency, profitability and customer loyalty. Leaders and executives only achieve their objectives through the work of those that report to them. Trust is critical for these individuals to inspire…
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