Show up as trustworthy: A conversation about trust.
🪑🪑 Celebrating two years of big conversations from the comfy chairs.
What makes a leader trustworthy?
In this special anniversary episode of the comfy chairs, Kate and Angela revisit one of the most foundational—and often most fragile—elements of effective leadership: trust.
Together, they unpack how trust shapes team dynamics, leadership credibility, and even business outcomes. This isn’t just about “being nice”—it’s about communication, consistency, and taking responsibility for the flow of information. Angela shares how structured communication cascades and intentional touchpoints foster connection, while Kate explores the link between trust and workplace dignity.
They also talk honestly about what happens when trust breaks down—and what it takes to repair it.
Whether you’re new to leadership or have a few hard-earned scars, this episode invites you to reflect, recalibrate, and keep showing up. Because trust isn’t a trait—it’s a practice.
Connect with Angela on LinkedIn.
Books mentioned during our conversation:
- Talk Less, Say More, by Connie Dieken
- The Thin Book of Trust, by Charles Feltman
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Music by Geoff Harvey from Pixabay
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