The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything
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Over two million copies sold.
Stephen M. R. Covey shows how trust—and the speed at which it is established with clients, employees, and all stakeholders—is the single most critical component of a successful leader and organization.
Stephen M. R. Covey, widely known as one of the world’s leading authorities on trust, asserts that it is “the most overlooked, misunderstood, underutilized asset to enable performance. Its impact, for good or bad, is dramatic and pervasive. It’s something you can’t escape.” Thankfully, it’s is also the thing that can dramatically improve your personal and professional success.
Why trust? The simple, often overlooked fact is this: work gets done with and through people. The Speed of Trust offers an unprecedented and eminently practical look at exactly how trust functions in every transaction and every relationship—from the most personal to the broadest, most indirect interaction. It specifically demonstrates how to establish trust intentionally so that you and your organization can forego the time-killing, bureaucratic check-and-balance processes that is so often deployed in lieu of actual trust.
This 2018 updated edition includes an insightful afterword by the author which explores ten key reasons why trust is more relevant now than ever before—including how trust is the new currency of our world today. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this book is practical, informative, and helpful for leadership and relationships, with many readers calling it an eye-opener and worth the money. Some Amazon feedback is mixed, with a few readers saying it is too wordy or padded out.
Goodreads reviewers are similarly divided: many praise the central idea that trust is a measurable advantage, while others say the book feels long and could have been shorter. On Reddit, one reader described it as a strong reminder to be truthful and to follow through on commitments, reinforcing the book’s focus on personal accountability.
YouTube results show multiple real videos about the book and Stephen M. R. Covey, including review-style, discussion, and audiobook-preview content. The overall pattern across sources is that the book is widely respected for its leadership framework, but some readers and viewers want a tighter presentation.
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Specifications
| Publisher | FREE PRESS |
| Publication date | February 5, 2008 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 354 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1416549005 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1416549000 |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.44 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,872 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #60 in Interpersonal Relations (Books) #101 in Success Self-Help #237 in Personal Transformation Self-Help |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,380) |
