Leading with Trust and Transparency

Trust. It’s the invisible force that makes teams thrive, or fall apart. In this episode of Aim Higher, we explore why trust, transparency, and psychological safety are no longer “soft skills” but the foundation of every great team. Drawing from research by Google, Harvard, and the Edelman Trust Barometer, Skip shares how leaders earn trust in the small moments by listening longer, owning mistakes, and building safety for honest conversations. You’ll hear stories from business, sports, and beyond that reveal how transparency, when practiced well, accelerates innovation and connection.

If you lead people, this conversation will help you see that trust isn’t just a value. It’s a performance strategy. (Learn more about Skip’s work at skipprichard.com)