Dr. Darryl Stickel: The Importance of Trust in Today's World
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Darryl Stickel, to discuss the topic of trust. We explore the lack of trust in today's world, from political figures to teachers and the medical world. Darrell shares his motivation for focusing on trust during his PhD studies, recounting his upbringing in a small town where community support was essential. He also discusses his experiences of strangers opening up to him, which led him to pursue a career in clinical psychology. Please tune in to gain insights into the importance of trust and its impact on our relationships and society.
Show notes:
[00:02:37] Building trust in hostile environments.
[00:05:37] Trust and vulnerability.
[00:08:11] Trust and context impact
[00:12:03] Extreme trust in cults.
[00:16:10] Showing benevolence in healthcare.
[00:20:21] Medical insurance company tactics.
[00:23:24] The impact of therapeutic relationships.
[00:28:36] Trust levels are low.
[00:31:12] Uncertainty in relationships.
[00:34:01] Building trust and skill improvement.
[00:37:31] Leading with imperfections.
More About Dr. Stickel:
Darryl is one of the world’s leading experts on trust with over twenty years experience. His Ph.D. ¨Building Trust in Hostile Environments¨ from Duke University established him as a global leader for governments, businesses and NGOs on practical approaches to building trust.
Darryl has worked for Mckinsey & Company in their Toronto office, as well as advised the Canadian Military on trust building in Afghanistan. He has served as faculty for the Luxembourg School of Business and the Center for Effective Organizations at the University of Southern California and recently completed his book Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World.
His contribution to the field of trust has been recognized by his nomination to the Top Thought Leaders on Trust by Trust Across America; Trust Around the World.
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