Tag Archives: trust

Do we really want to know the unvarnished truth?

There was an article in the LA Times today about a study underway where patients would get unlimited access to doctor’s notes in their files.  While I am normally a big fan of transparency, there are certain relationships where the … Continue reading

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Appreciating Connectivity

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, we were fortunate that we didn’t ose power or get more than a few drips in our basement. Several hors after the storm, when things turned sunny and beautiful outside, our Comcast connection went … Continue reading

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Repairing Relationships

Yesterday, I spoke at the Social Media Plus conference, and finally got to meet the great Jason Falls.  In Jason’s presentation, he spoke about how sometimes, a relationship with a customer gets damaged, and there may be no going back.  … Continue reading

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Why Trust is the Killer App

I’ve been listening to NPR in the morning, following the news about international politics, and these points keep being made over and over: In (international) relationships, trust is important and vital to getting anything done. The kind of reception leaders … Continue reading

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Reputation

Reputation is a tricky thing.  Ben Franklin said, ““It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it”.  It’s at once your most valuable possession, but one of the most fragile as … Continue reading

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