Action speak louder than words Quote by Frank Sonnenberg
““You may not think that paying lip service to trust bears a cost, but it commands a very handsome price.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Ethics Conference, 2015
Paying lip service to trust seems cheap but actually incurs hidden costs; genuine trust requires investment.
In simple terms: Trust costs money if not genuine.
Key Takeaway
Invest in building real trust, not just words.
Themes
trust
integrity
leadership
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team building
- client relations
- negotiations
- brand development
Key Concepts
social capital
reputation management
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions demonstrate authentic trust?
- How do you measure trust’s impact on performance?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to quantify trust’s ROI.
