Testimonials
"Great leaders know that trusting relationships are the cornerstone of a successful organization. In Leading with Trust is like Sailing Downwind, Bob Whipple focuses on the importance of creating and building trust within your company-more critical than ever in today's turbulent business climate. Read this book today and you'll be applying it tomorrow."
Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Leading at a Higher Level
"An exceptional ambassador of trust, Bob Whipple helps build great leaders. Leading With Trust Is Like Sailing Downwind highlights the simple but profound truth that trust is the driving force behind good leadership, and an invaluable performance multiplier for organizations. Whipple expertly empowers you to build a winning crew and puts the tiller in your hand. Well done!"
Stephen M. R. Covey, author of the New York Times best seller The Speed of Trust
Bob Whipple is one of the clearest thinkers I have come across in the trust profession. I have read over a dozen books on trust over the last year and suggest this book to anyone interested in this important subject. Any time I "dog ear" several quotes and learn something new- my reading time was well spent. Whipple has a unique take on what it takes to be trusted in a relationship- his concept of "reinforcing candor" is something that we should all embrace. A clear and an important read...
Jordan Kimmel - Co-founder of “Trust Across America”
When it comes to understanding the value and strategic importance of trust in the business world, Bob Whipple is without peer. He demonstrates this once again with his latest book, Leading with Trust is Like Sailing Downwind. Using practical examples to back up his concepts, Whipple brings what could be a watery, vague notion into sharp focus with urgency and immediacy. Readers come away with pragmatic, instantly implementable tactics based on trust that lead to real and profitable outcomes. Plus, it's just a fun read.
Tim Hayes, The Leadership Communication Expert™
I have read other books and articles on the subject of trust but few have motivated me to stop and analyze the "how to's" of creating trusting relationships with colleagues, boss, direct report or those lower in the organization. Bob's practical thought process and principles of trust are easy to understand and relate to one's personal leadership role and behavior. Leaders can't survive without feedback and part of feedback is the opportunity to look at one's behavior and think about how others react to you and honestly answer the questions around ethics, values and trust. Bob's book makes this process pleasant and approaches the subject without fear of the unknown or negativity. I encourage leaders, managers, supervisors or those thinking about career planning to read Bob's book and give this subject serious thought and practice. This book also provides language to use when asking for feedback on a sensitive subject.
