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Podcast: Leadership Article Review Podcast
Episode: An Era of Eroding Trust: Facing the Organizational Trust Crisis, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
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Abstract: The article examines the dramatic erosion of trust between employers and employees in recent decades, driven by factors such as job insecurity, organizational restructuring, and a focus on profits over people. It reviews research demonstrating the critical importance of trust for individual and organizational success, while highlighting how fragile trust can be. The article outlines the key dimensions of the current trust crisis, including low employee trust in leadership, concerns over job security, and a lack of voice and input. Finally, it presents strategic approaches leaders can employ to rebuild trust in a sustainable manner, such as fostering...