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“When you withhold trust within intercultural business contexts, how are you making the decision to not trust someone?” quote by Sherwood Fleming
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““When you withhold trust within intercultural business contexts, how are you making the decision to not trust someone?””

Sherwood Fleming

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.

Key Takeaway

Examine why you distrust others.

Themes

trust culture business decision‑making

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

leadership psychology

When to use this quote

  • Negotiations
  • team building
  • international partnerships

Key Concepts

Social capital cognitive bias risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions drive your distrust?
  • How might trust improve outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Trust can hinder collaboration and innovation.

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