New York Times bestselling author, psychologist, and leadership expert Henry Cloud equips us to understand and manage trust for successful relationships through five foundational aspects.
Trust is the fuel for all of life. We are wired biologically, neurologically, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically to trust. Trust is the currency that drives every relationship, beginning with the foundational bond between infants and their mothers, extending to the trust networks that undergird every human endeavor – art, science, commerce – and binding together every relationship we have ever had or ever will have. Nothing in our world works without trust.
It is tempting to think that trust is simple, that we should be able to spot a lack of trustworthiness relatively easily. But we all have our stories about misplaced trust. We either missed clear or subtle warning signs or there just were not any warning signs to see. Everything looked good on the surface, and maybe it was. But we got burned anyway.
And sometimes we struggle to earn and keep the trust of those around us when trust bonds fail to form or are broken. When trust breaks down, so does our ability to move forward.
Dr. Cloud explores the five foundational aspects of trust that must be present for any relationship to function successfully and helps us to understand how to implement them. He also guides us through the difficult process of repairing trust when it has been violated and broken, even when restoring trust feels impossible.
Rich with wisdom drawn from decades of experience in clinical practice, business consulting and research, Trust is the ultimate resource for managing this most complex and fundamental of human bonds, allowing us to experience more fruitful and rewarding relationships in every area of our lives.
The study guide companion to Trust by New York Times bestselling author, psychologist, and leadership expert Dr. Henry Cloud.
We are wired biologically, neurologically, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically to trust; nothing in our world works without trust. But we all have our stories about misplaced trust. And sometimes we struggle to earn and keep the trust of those around us when trust bonds fail to form or are broken. When trust breaks down, so does our ability to move forward. Repairing it is difficult.
In his book Trust, Dr. Henry Cloud, author of the multimillion-copy bestseller Boundaries, explores the five foundational aspects of trust that must be present in any relationship and helps us to understand how to implement them. This companion study guide provides readers with the practical tools to dig deeper into Dr. Cloud's vital lessons and apply them to their own lives. With personal journaling prompts and group discussion questions, this essential guide encourages readers to embark on the journey of restoring their ability to trust in real time-by spending time in personal reflection and then sharing insights in conversation with fellow readers.
Perfect for church groups, reading groups, or even an intentional gathering of friends and family, this study guide is sure to provide readers with a deeper and more rewarding experience of Dr. Cloud's wisdom and release the transformative power of trust into their lives.
