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Alliance Academy International | Trust in Schools

15 June 2014

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Categories: 8 Pillars, Connection, David Horsager, Globalization, Trust in Education

It didn’t take long for me to see the impact of trust at one of the biggest schools of its kind—Alliance Academy International(AAI). The impact of an AAI education and experience is powerful. The English Speaking School in Quito, Ecuador educates students from thirty-two nationalities this year alone. The nearly 200 faculty, staff and board are multinational. A student might be a general’s son, a pop star’s daughter, or a scholar-shipped child from the Amazon jungle.

How does AAI build trust that impacts so many lives in the face of such diversity?

Quality and Meaning for People | Trust Trends 2014 Series

11 June 2014

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Categories: 8 Pillars, Building Trust, Commitment, Leadership Tips, The Trust Edge, Trust in Business, Trust in Leadership, Trust in Sports

Talent economists know that in order to maintain top employees, they have to develop business around meaningful missions and create fulfilling roles.

In the open-talent economy, employees have options, and talent is a scarce resource. Business leaders are thinking like talent economists and sustainability directors. Leaders know that in order to keep top talent, they must introduce environmental, social and governance strategies, provide collaborative work, create environments conducive to multiple generations, allow for flexible work schedules, and focus on happiness. People are searching for meaningful mission statements and high quality work environments.

Strategy for Innovative Agility | Trust Trends 2014 Series

6 June 2014

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Categories: 8 Pillars, Clarity, Leadership Tips, Trust in Business, Trust in Leadership

Success, let alone survival, demands an ability to quickly respond to fast-changing markets and environments.

Financial squeezing, increased digital commerce, cutting-edge Big Data technology, increasing distrust in big institutions, and quickly changing markets has given way to innovative strategies for agility. Small organizations are more insightful, and larger organizations are more agile. In addition, new financial systems are being developed, entrepreneurs have an opportunistic outlook, SME’s are thriving, and agile systems of all types are being developed to replace outdated, bulky, and bureaucratic systems.

Growing Pains from Resource Distribution | Trust Trends 2014 Series

29 May 2014

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Categories: Business Ethics, Business Trust, Compassion, Trust in Business, Trust in Leadership

Through ongoing globalization, the world’s resources are slowly balancing, but not without growing pains.

Through ongoing globalization, the world’s resources are slowly balancing, but not without experiencing some standard growing pains. In America, legislation is providing further equality to homosexuals, non-whites are becoming the majority, and women are breaking through the glass ceiling. Globally, the middle class is expanding quickly, economies are weaving tighter, and resources are balancing. Racial tensions, party polarity, brain drain, and demands for middle class privileges and representation are resulting as major growing pains.

The Greatest Example of Trust Rebuilt! | Trust in Leadership

26 May 2014

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Categories: Connection, The Trust Edge, Trust in Government, Trust in Leadership

Perhaps the greatest example of trust being rebuilt globally is Rwanda. Only two decades after the genocide of 1994, when nearly a million Tutsi’s were atrociously killed, often by Hutu neighbors, trust is being rebuilt in a genuine way. Just a boy at the time, my Rwandan friend, Father Remy, hid in a neighbor’s shed for three months with his younger brother while his mother, father and little sister were beaten to death in their home. This morning, before flying back home, Father Remy shared the details of Rwanda’s path to forgiveness, reconciliation and trust with my family over a long breakfast. He offered four steps and a few keys to reconciliation and trust.

Volatile & Vulnerable Global Context | Trust Trends 2014 Series

20 May 2014

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Categories: 8 Pillars, Character, Globalization, Trust in Business, Trust in Government, Trust in Leadership

The three-speed global economy is volatile, and a deficiency of trusted leadership makes the entire world vulnerable.

The global context is marked by volatility and vulnerability. The global population is rising quickly, resources are growing scarce, new technology is causing constant disruption, employment rates are on the downswing, and tensions remain. The three-speed global economy is volatile, and it’s not a good time for a crisis of leadership. A deficiency of trusted leadership makes the entire world vulnerable.

Answer to the Trust Crisis | Trust Trends 2014 Series

13 May 2014

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Categories: 8 Pillars, Business Trust, Leadership Tips, Trust in Business, Trust in Government, Trust in Leadership

In 2014, eight key global trends reveal that the world is in a trust crisis, and developing the eight-pillar framework of The Trust Edge is the way out. From the Cyprus bank fiasco and Edward Snowden’s leaks to the Syria chemical weapons attack and horsemeat scandals, stories of distrust are overflowing from the news. These trust breaches are combining with trends of rapid change to leave the world in a volatile state. Worse yet, leaders are leaving our world vulnerable.

How to Keep a Clear Desk | Trust in Leadership

2 May 2014

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Categories: Building Trust, contribution

A clear desk leads to a clear mind, which leads to high productivity and laser focus. When you look at your workspace, what do you see? Is it clear and organized, prompting you to begin your most important tasks? Or is it cramped and cluttered, overflowing with printed reports, unopened mail, and an array of sticky notes? The answer might say a lot about how much you get done.

Four Guys and Shindig | Trust & Accountability

17 April 2014

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Categories: Commitment, Consistency, David Horsager, Leadership Tips, Trust in Leadership

People sometimes ask me how I stay grounded and on track amidst such busy travel and life schedule. While I certainly can be better, several things come to mind. Strong family, faith, and friendships are at the top of the list. Though I am passionate about The Trust Edge message I don’t get my life from it. One of the most important part of my life has been four guys and Shindig.

Top 10 Trust Inhibitors | Trust in Leadership

11 April 2014

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Categories: Building Trust, Leadership Tips

Trust. It’s becoming a prevailing word in society. We know we need more, but where does one start? One important initial step is to identify some of the inhibitors. Check out this list and consider your team’s greatest current challenges. How can you and your company or family break through them?