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User Profile: Rose1324
Rose1324 May 31st, 2025

Trust Has Many Skills 

I found this article on trust; it is a very interesting and informative read. This article and the IDG course are similar in their goals.

In this article, The Science of Trust at Work : Why We Trust People, I read that your brain needs 100 milliseconds - faster than a blink—to know if someone is trustworthy. In a split second in the process, the symphony of signs—micro-expressions, voice, and body language—... 

What is trust? It is a core trust in your brain that has a way of creating social bonds and assessing the risks; it is also a complex psychological state where it can make you vulnerable to another person, as well as betting on that they’ll act in your best interest. “Trust Spectrum” is the key risk in areas that should be mindful in depending on where you can land.

Personally, I had a lot of traumas and mental health issues that have affected me. I have worked on helping in this line of work and helping others deal with theirs. With my experiences, I am more sympathetic and can relate to those I help. With this course I have learned to be honest and up front. Which better helps me take care of others. The coursework says trust is important to build and maintain relationships. I am driven to help people through their situations. 

Metric

Improvement in High-Trust Organizations

Real-World Impact

Energy at work

106% higher

More innovation, better customer service

Engagement

76% higher

Lower turnover, higher productivity

Productivity

50% higher

Improved bottom-line performance

Job satisfaction

29% higher

Better talent retention

Stress levels

74% lower

Fewer sick days, better decision-making

Burnout

40% less

Sustained high performance




Reference:

Van Edwards, V. (2024, December 10). The science of trust at work: Why we trust people. Science of People. https://www.scienceofpeople.com/psychology-of-trust/


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User Profile: peacestorm1115
peacestorm1115 June 1st, 2025

@Rose1324 Thank you for sharing! What a great and complete anatomy of trust. I will never take it for granted now lol