Stephen M.R. Covey: How High-Trust Leaders Get Better Results in Life and Work

In this episode of the Franklin Planner Podcast, host George Wright III welcomes esteemed guest Stephen M.R. Covey, a global authority on leadership, trust, and organizational performance. Covey discusses his legacy of timeless principles in leadership and trust, stemming from the influential teachings of his father, Dr. Stephen R. Covey. The conversation delves into the importance of trust as both a social virtue and economic driver, emphasizing the concept of 'Smart Trust' as a strategic and calculated way to build trust in teams and organizations. Covey outlines his 'Five Waves of Trust' model, which starts with self-trust and ripples out to team, organization, marketplace, and societal trust. He shares practical daily actions such as identifying high-leverage behaviors, declaring intentions, and being more trusting to help individuals build self-trust and improve their leadership. The episode is packed with actionable insights aimed at helping listeners lead their lives more effectively by prioritizing trust and integrity.00:49 Stephen Covey's Background and Legacy02:07 Foundational Principles of Leadership07:08 Building Trust in Organizations10:56 The Economics of Trust18:46 The Ripple Effect of Trust25:49 Building Self-Trust26:48 The Power of Small Commitments30:45 Common Behaviors That Break Trust36:22 Extending Smart Trust41:01 Daily Actions to Build TrustThank you for joining us on this Journey to create your best life and to lead your Life and Teams. Please share this show, and we look forward to the journey we will take together. The Franklin Planner TeamAbout Guest:Stephen M.R. Covey is a bestselling author, speaker, and leadership expert known for his work on trust, ethics, and high performance, particularly his book The SPEED of Trust, which frames trust as a crucial economic driver, not just a soft skill. He's the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, instrumental in making his father's 7 Habits famous, and now leads FranklinCovey's Global Speed of Trust Practice, advocating for "Trust & Inspire" leadership over old "Command & Control" methods. Guest Resources:Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/StephenMRCoveyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenmrcovey/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100029016867179LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-m-r-covey-6400191a5/Other Useful Online LinksPersonal / Project Website: Trust & Inspire — https://trustandinspire.com/ Insight Out ShowProfessional Site: Speed of Trust — https://www.speedoftrust.com/