Business Quote by Sherwood Fleming
““When you withhold trust within intercultural business contexts, how are you making the decision to not trust someone?””
About This Quote
Source Conference Talk: Intercultural Business Trust, Global Business Forum, 2018
Withholding trust in cross‑cultural settings reflects a deliberate choice to avoid reliance on others.
In simple terms: Not trusting is a conscious decision.
Examine why you distrust others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Negotiations
- team building
- international partnerships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions drive your distrust?
- How might trust improve outcomes?
Trust can hinder collaboration and innovation.