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“TRUST, not technology, is the issue of the decade.” quote by Tom Peters
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“TRUST, not technology, is the issue of the decade.”

Tom Peters

About This Quote

Source Book: The Excellence Dividend, 2018

Trust in people outweighs reliance on technology for long‑term success.

In simple terms: People matter more than gadgets.

Key Takeaway

Invest in relationships and culture.

Themes

trust technology leadership human capital

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

leadership philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • customer service
  • strategic planning
  • innovation projects

Key Concepts

organizational behavior digital skepticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance trust with necessary technological safeguards?
  • When is technology the better choice over personal judgment?
A Different Perspective

Technology can still be essential; over‑reliance on trust may risk security.

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