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“Trust is central to an economy that works.” quote by Stephen Covey
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“Trust is central to an economy that works.”

Stephen Covey

About This Quote

Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey, 1989

Trust is the foundation that enables smooth transactions and cooperation in a functioning economy.

In simple terms: Trust makes economies work.

Key Takeaway

Build and keep trust.

Themes

trust economy cooperation

Mood

confident serious

Type

advice business

When to use this quote

  • business negotiations
  • team projects
  • customer relations
  • public policy

Key Concepts

social capital reliability network theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you demonstrate trustworthiness daily?
  • What systems protect trust in markets?
A Different Perspective

Trust can be broken quickly and is hard to rebuild.

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