106. Restoring Broken Trust when the Stakes are High

About this episode

Tobias Sturesson discusses the importance of restoring trust in organizations amidst high-stakes challenges.

Tobias Sturesson kicks off a new season of Leading Transformation Change with co-host Andreas Almlöf. Building on insights from his work with global leaders and his acclaimed book You Can Culture , Tobias unpacks the game-changing role of repairing trust inside organizations. Tune in to hear practical strategies for leaders navigating crises, high-pressure environments and everyday cultural tensions… at a time when AI, regulatory upheaval and shifting values are rewriting the rules of leadership. In this episode, we explore: (05:15) Navigating change with AI, values and DEI (11:19) Why trust is leadership’s most valuable capital (13:22) Accountability and cultural reform in leadership (17:58) How regret can drive real growth (20:45) Building customer trust through openness (23:02) How culture and design shape accountability (29:42) Why unaddressed issues create distrust (32:38) Steps to repair harm and rebuild trust (34:39) Owning responsibility through vulnerability Links mentioned: The Power of Trust – Book The Power of Regret – Book Listen to Daniel Pink: Unlocking the Power of Regret ‘You Can Culture: Transformative Leadership Habits for a Thriving Workplace, Positive Impact…

People in this episode

Host: Tobias Sturesson

Guest: Andreas Almlöf

Topics covered

• trust repair
• leadership
• organizational culture
• AI impact
• accountability
• cultural tensions

Keywords

• trust
• leadership
• organizational culture
• AI
• accountability
• cultural reform
• vulnerability
• customer trust
• regret
• DEI

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: You Can Culture, The Power of Trust, The Power of Regret

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