Trust and Inspire: A Conversation with Stephen M.R. Covey
Eps. #81 JULY 30TH, 2024
Uncover the secrets to creating a high-trust culture in your organization.
In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast, host Shari Simpson interviews Stephen M.R. Covey, the bestselling author of "The Speed of Trust" and "Trust and Inspire." They discuss the importance of trust in leadership and how it impacts organizational success. Stephen shares insights on building trust, both internally and externally, and the power of being both trustworthy and trusting in relationships.
Key Takeaways:
Trust is a key factor in organizational success and impacts various aspects such as innovation, collaboration, and engagement.
Building trust internally with employees is essential before extending trust to external stakeholders like customers and partners.
Being both trustworthy and trusting creates a virtuous cycle of trust that leads to better relationships and business outcomes.
Don't miss this insightful conversation between Shari Simpson and Stephen M.R. Covey on the HR Mixtape podcast!
Stephen M. R. Covey
Author of The Speed of Trust and Trust & Inspire
Guest(s): Stephen M. R. Covey, Author of The Speed of Trust and Trust & Inspire
Stephen M. R. Covey is a New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust and Trust & Inspire. He is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which, under his stewardship, became the largest leadership development company in the world. Stephen personally led the strategy that propelled his father’s book, Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, to become one of the two most influential business books of the 20th Century, according to CEO Magazine.
As president and CEO of Covey Leadership Center, Stephen nearly doubled revenues while increasing profits by 12 times. During that period, the company expanded throughout the world into over 40 countries, greatly increasing the value of the brand and enterprise. The company was valued at $2.4 million when Stephen was named CEO, and, within three years, he had grown shareholder value to $160 million in a merger he orchestrated with Franklin Quest to form FranklinCovey.
Stephen co-founded CoveyLink, a consulting practice, which focuses on enabling leaders and organizations to increase and leverage trust to achieve superior performance.
Stephen recently merged CoveyLink with FranklinCovey, forming the Global Speed of Trust Practice, where Stephen serves as global practice leader.
