Absent Quote by Warren Buffett
“Trust is like the air we breathe--when it's present, nobody really notices; when it's absent, everybody notices.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Annual Shareholder Meeting, Warren Buffett, 2010
Trust is an invisible foundation; its presence goes unnoticed, its loss is glaring.
In simple terms: Trust is unseen until it disappears.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate and protect trust daily.
Themes
relationships
integrity
awareness
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- teamwork
- customer service
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
social capital
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice trust eroding?
- What actions rebuild trust?
A Different Perspective
Trust can be broken quickly and is hard to rebuild.
