In our polarized society, trust is scarce and skepticism is rising. According to the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, ethical failures and financial insecurity are leading to declining faith in business leaders, organizations, and government entities.
While building trust is increasingly difficult, leaders who do this well can create thriving teams and high-performing organizations. Employees who trust their leaders are 12 times more likely to be fully engaged. In addition, workers at high-trust companies report 74% less stress, 50% higher productivity, and 13% fewer sick days.
How can executives, human resource leadership, and people-leaders overcome polarizing social forces and build workplace trust?
Join us Thursday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. EST, for a one-hour webinar explaining why trust is a strategic imperative and how leaders can cultivate it. We will explore:
Kurt MerriweatherKurt is an accomplished business strategist and marketing executive with a passion for helping organizations implement growth strategies. He is a Certified Diversity Executive and thought leader on building high-performing teams through the integration of employee engagement and technology. Kurt has worked for global brands like Discovery, AOL, and Procter & Gamble. With over 20 years of experience, Kurt’s approach to advising clients and developing strategy blends creative thinking and data analysis. He is an avid speaker, a workshop leader, and a patent holder. Kurt holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University and a MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He advises startups through Google for Startups Black Founders Exchange and mentors students at UNC and SKEMA Business School. Kurt also serves on NC TECH’s Board of Advisors.