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The Seven Rules of Trust
by Jimmy Wales • 2025
What Wikipedia knows about trust: a blueprint for scaling reliability from one person to the world.
3.89
472
The Seven Rules of Trust Summary
The Seven Rules of Trust 89%
What Wikipedia knows about trust: a blueprint for scaling reliability from one person to the world.
by Jimmy Wales 2025
3.89
472 ratings
Liars and Outliers
by Bruce Schneier • 2012
You trust strangers with your money and your life. Here is what makes that possible.
3.79
1k+
Liars and Outliers Summary
Liars and Outliers 89%
You trust strangers with your money and your life. Here is what makes that possible.
by Bruce Schneier 2012
3.79
1k+ ratings
Hope for Cynics
by Jamil Zaki • 2024
Cynicism offers safety but brings depression, loneliness, and early death. The science of hope.
3.89
3k+
Hope for Cynics Summary
Hope for Cynics 88%
Cynicism offers safety but brings depression, loneliness, and early death. The science of hope.
by Jamil Zaki 2024
3.89
3k+ ratings
Partnering
by Jean Oelwang • 2022
Lone genius is a myth. The world changes through deep partnerships, rituals, and shared purpose.
3.77
195
Partnering Summary
Partnering 88%
Lone genius is a myth. The world changes through deep partnerships, rituals, and shared purpose.
by Jean Oelwang 2022
3.77
195 ratings
Smart Trust
by Stephen M.R. Covey • 2011
The judgment that turns trust from a liability into your fastest competitive edge.
3.91
465
Smart Trust Summary
Smart Trust 87%
The judgment that turns trust from a liability into your fastest competitive edge.
by Stephen M.R. Covey 2011
3.91
465 ratings
The Great Disruption
by Francis Fukuyama • 1999
The knowledge economy dissolved trust and cooperation. Our biology has a fix.
3.62
353
The Great Disruption Summary
The Great Disruption 87%
The knowledge economy dissolved trust and cooperation. Our biology has a fix.
by Francis Fukuyama 1999
3.62
353 ratings
Why Trust Matters
by Benjamin Ho • 2021
Trust is a calculated risk, not a feeling. How it built civilization, and why it's eroding.
3.70
56
Why Trust Matters Summary
Why Trust Matters 87%
Trust is a calculated risk, not a feeling. How it built civilization, and why it's eroding.
by Benjamin Ho 2021
3.70
56 ratings
Trust Works!
by Kenneth H. Blanchard • 2013
Trust isn't a feeling: four observable behaviors you can fix today.
3.53
383
Trust Works! Summary
Trust Works! 87%
Trust isn't a feeling: four observable behaviors you can fix today.
by Kenneth H. Blanchard 2013
3.53
383 ratings
The Speed of Trust
by Stephen M.R. Covey • 2006
Trust is a measurable lever: high-trust companies outperform by 286%.
3.97
26k+
The Speed of Trust Summary
The Speed of Trust 87%
Trust is a measurable lever: high-trust companies outperform by 286%.
by Stephen M.R. Covey 2006
3.97
26k+ ratings
Working Together
by Michael D. Eisner • 2010
The most iconic business successes were built by two people, not one. Here's why.
3.55
300
Working Together Summary
Working Together 87%
The most iconic business successes were built by two people, not one. Here's why.
by Michael D. Eisner 2010
3.55
300 ratings
The Evolution of Cooperation
by Robert Axelrod • 1984
Egoists cooperate when tomorrow matters. The simplest strategy in a computer tournament proved it.
4.25
2k+
The Evolution of Cooperation Summary
The Evolution of Cooperation 87%
Egoists cooperate when tomorrow matters. The simplest strategy in a computer tournament proved it.
by Robert Axelrod 1984
4.25
2k+ ratings
The Code of Trust
by Robin Dreeke • 2017
What spies know about winning trust: five principles from a former FBI agent.
3.86
551
The Code of Trust Summary
The Code of Trust 87%
What spies know about winning trust: five principles from a former FBI agent.
by Robin Dreeke 2017
3.86
551 ratings
Mutual Aid
by Pyotr Kropotkin • 1891
Evolution's secret engine is cooperation, not competition. Evidence from animals to medieval cities.
4.23
4k+
Mutual Aid Summary
Mutual Aid 87%
Evolution's secret engine is cooperation, not competition. Evidence from animals to medieval cities.
by Pyotr Kropotkin 1891
4.23
4k+ ratings
The Origins of Virtue
by Matt Ridley • 1997
Society did not tame our selfish instincts. Selfish genes built our capacity for cooperation.
4.03
4k+
The Origins of Virtue Summary
The Origins of Virtue 87%
Society did not tame our selfish instincts. Selfish genes built our capacity for cooperation.
by Matt Ridley 1997
4.03
4k+ ratings
The Truth About Trust
by David DeSteno • 2014
Trust isn't a virtue; it's biology. Power, money, or a stressful day can turn anyone into a cheat.
3.74
314
The Truth About Trust Summary
The Truth About Trust 87%
Trust isn't a virtue; it's biology. Power, money, or a stressful day can turn anyone into a cheat.
by David DeSteno 2014
3.74
314 ratings
The Social Instinct
by Nichola Raihani • 2021
Cooperation built life from genes to nations. The bill always lands on someone else.
3.90
670
The Social Instinct Summary
The Social Instinct 87%
Cooperation built life from genes to nations. The bill always lands on someone else.
by Nichola Raihani 2021
3.90
670 ratings
10 Laws of Trust, Expanded Edition
by Joel Peterson • 2019
Trust has rules: a measurable framework that turns culture into competitive advantage.
4.08
51
10 Laws of Trust, Expanded Edition Summary
10 Laws of Trust, Expanded Edition 86%
Trust has rules: a measurable framework that turns culture into competitive advantage.
by Joel Peterson 2019
4.08
51 ratings
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
by Patrick Lencioni • 2002
A fractured executive team, a new CEO, and the chain of breakdowns that destroys every group.
4.11
140k+
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Summary
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team 86%
A fractured executive team, a new CEO, and the chain of breakdowns that destroys every group.
by Patrick Lencioni 2002
4.11
140k+ ratings
High-Impact Tools for Teams
by Stefano Mastrogiacomo • 2021
Most teams fail because misalignment and fear go undiagnosed. Five tools surface both.
4.00
213
High-Impact Tools for Teams Summary
High-Impact Tools for Teams 86%
Most teams fail because misalignment and fear go undiagnosed. Five tools surface both.
by Stefano Mastrogiacomo 2021
4.00
213 ratings
Winning with People
by John C. Maxwell • 2005
Goodwill is career fuel. The principles that earn it, keep it, and make it compound.
4.27
7k+
Winning with People Summary
Winning with People 86%
Goodwill is career fuel. The principles that earn it, keep it, and make it compound.
by John C. Maxwell 2005
4.27
7k+ ratings
Becoming a Person of Influence/Talent Is Never Enough
by John C. Maxwell • 2009
Eight character traits that earn more influence than any title ever will.
4.31
16
Becoming a Person of Influence/Talent Is Never Enough Summary
Becoming a Person of Influence/Talent Is Never Enough 86%
Eight character traits that earn more influence than any title ever will.
by John C. Maxwell 2009
4.31
16 ratings
Whale Done!
by Kenneth H. Blanchard • 2000
Killer whale trainers never punish. Their method for motivating performance works on humans too.
3.96
4k+
Whale Done! Summary
Whale Done! 86%
Killer whale trainers never punish. Their method for motivating performance works on humans too.
by Kenneth H. Blanchard 2000
3.96
4k+ ratings
Build Your Dream Network
by J. Kelly Hoey • 2017
The career asset nobody teaches: a network built with purpose, not collected at parties.
3.67
336
Build Your Dream Network Summary
Build Your Dream Network 86%
The career asset nobody teaches: a network built with purpose, not collected at parties.
by J. Kelly Hoey 2017
3.67
336 ratings
Begin With WE
by Kyle McDowell • 2022
A 10-part cure for office selfishness: building a culture where the team wins together.
4.62
499
Begin With WE Summary
Begin With WE 86%
A 10-part cure for office selfishness: building a culture where the team wins together.
by Kyle McDowell 2022
4.62
499 ratings
Trust
by Francis Fukuyama • 1995
Why some nations build giant companies and others stay family-sized: it comes down to trust.
3.96
753
Trust Summary
Trust 86%
Why some nations build giant companies and others stay family-sized: it comes down to trust.
by Francis Fukuyama 1995
3.96
753 ratings
Relationships 101
by John C. Maxwell • 2014
Lead through relationships, not rank. Skills for listening, trust, and putting your people first.
4.22
2k+
Relationships 101 Summary
Relationships 101 86%
Lead through relationships, not rank. Skills for listening, trust, and putting your people first.
by John C. Maxwell 2014
4.22
2k+ ratings
Rock, Paper, Scissors
by Len Fisher • 2000
The hidden logic traps that sabotage everyday cooperation, and the game theory that outsmarts them.
3.43
1k+
Rock, Paper, Scissors Summary
Rock, Paper, Scissors 86%
The hidden logic traps that sabotage everyday cooperation, and the game theory that outsmarts them.
by Len Fisher 2000
3.43
1k+ ratings
The Power of the Other
by Henry Cloud • 2016
The right kind of connection rewires your brain. The wrong three drain it. How to tell.
4.04
2k+
The Power of the Other Summary
The Power of the Other 86%
The right kind of connection rewires your brain. The wrong three drain it. How to tell.
by Henry Cloud 2016
4.04
2k+ ratings
Be a People Person
by John C. Maxwell • 2005
Leadership is built on relationships, not authority. Here is the playbook for both.
3.97
2k+
Be a People Person Summary
Be a People Person 86%
Leadership is built on relationships, not authority. Here is the playbook for both.
by John C. Maxwell 2005
3.97
2k+ ratings
The Art of Quiet Influence
by Jocelyn Davis • 2019
No corner office required: build trust, defuse conflict, and guide others with Eastern philosophy.
3.25
652
The Art of Quiet Influence Summary
The Art of Quiet Influence 86%
No corner office required: build trust, defuse conflict, and guide others with Eastern philosophy.
by Jocelyn Davis 2019
3.25
652 ratings
The Survival Game
by David Philip Barash • 2003
The logic behind why animals cooperate, nations arm, and rational people sabotage themselves.
3.84
44
The Survival Game Summary
The Survival Game 86%
The logic behind why animals cooperate, nations arm, and rational people sabotage themselves.
by David Philip Barash 2003
3.84
44 ratings
Humble Consulting
by Edgar H. Schein • 2016
Expertise fails messy problems. Real help begins with personal trust and figuring it out together.
3.89
400
Humble Consulting Summary
Humble Consulting 86%
Expertise fails messy problems. Real help begins with personal trust and figuring it out together.
by Edgar H. Schein 2016
3.89
400 ratings
Who Not How
by Dan Sullivan • 2020
Delegation isn't outsourcing busywork. It's breaking through ceilings you couldn't crack alone.
4.15
6k+
Who Not How Summary
Who Not How 86%
Delegation isn't outsourcing busywork. It's breaking through ceilings you couldn't crack alone.
by Dan Sullivan 2020
4.15
6k+ ratings
The 2-Hour Cocktail Party
by Nick Gray • 2022
Not a natural networker? Two hours on a Tuesday with name tags does the work for you.
4.15
857
The 2-Hour Cocktail Party Summary
The 2-Hour Cocktail Party 86%
Not a natural networker? Two hours on a Tuesday with name tags does the work for you.
by Nick Gray 2022
4.15
857 ratings
The Language of Trust
by Michael Maslansky • 2010
Why 'trust me' backfires and what to say instead: the language rules for selling to skeptics.
3.85
182
The Language of Trust Summary
The Language of Trust 86%
Why 'trust me' backfires and what to say instead: the language rules for selling to skeptics.
by Michael Maslansky 2010
3.85
182 ratings
The Advantage
by Patrick Lencioni • 2012
The competitive advantage hiding in plain sight: a leadership team that actually trusts each other.
4.13
16k+
The Advantage Summary
The Advantage 86%
The competitive advantage hiding in plain sight: a leadership team that actually trusts each other.
by Patrick Lencioni 2012
4.13
16k+ ratings
Conversational Intelligence
by Judith E. Glaser • 2013
Every conversation triggers either trust or fear in the brain. How great leaders steer toward trust.
3.55
1k+
Conversational Intelligence Summary
Conversational Intelligence 86%
Every conversation triggers either trust or fear in the brain. How great leaders steer toward trust.
by Judith E. Glaser 2013
3.55
1k+ ratings
Trust Matters
by Megan Tschannen-Moran • 2004
Why some schools hum and others sputter: the trust habits every principal needs.
4.01
190
Trust Matters Summary
Trust Matters 86%
Why some schools hum and others sputter: the trust habits every principal needs.
by Megan Tschannen-Moran 2004
4.01
190 ratings
The Friendship Factor
by Alan Loy McGinnis • 1978
Marriages and careers rise and fall on one skill you were never taught: making friends.
4.15
1k+
The Friendship Factor Summary
The Friendship Factor 86%
Marriages and careers rise and fall on one skill you were never taught: making friends.
by Alan Loy McGinnis 1978
4.15
1k+ ratings
Everything for Everyone
by Nathan Schneider • 2018
The cooperative model that electrified rural America is being rebuilt to challenge Uber and Amazon.
3.96
140
Everything for Everyone Summary
Everything for Everyone 86%
The cooperative model that electrified rural America is being rebuilt to challenge Uber and Amazon.
by Nathan Schneider 2018
3.96
140 ratings
The Moral Basis of a Backward Society
by Edward C. Banfield • 1958
Why some societies stay poor: a moral code that stops at the family doorstep.
3.84
245
The Moral Basis of a Backward Society Summary
The Moral Basis of a Backward Society 86%
Why some societies stay poor: a moral code that stops at the family doorstep.
by Edward C. Banfield 1958
3.84
245 ratings
How
by Dov Seidman • 2007
The one asset no competitor can clone: your culture and the trust your behavior earns daily.
3.59
631
How Summary
How 86%
The one asset no competitor can clone: your culture and the trust your behavior earns daily.
by Dov Seidman 2007
3.59
631 ratings
What Makes Love Last
by John M. Gottman • 2012
A researcher found which couples survive betrayal and which do not. Three steps separate them.
4.23
3k+
What Makes Love Last Summary
What Makes Love Last 86%
A researcher found which couples survive betrayal and which do not. Three steps separate them.
by John M. Gottman 2012
4.23
3k+ ratings
Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team
by Patrick Lencioni • 2002
Your team nods along and then does nothing. The meeting practices that turn agreement into action.
4.11
4k+
Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team Summary
Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team 86%
Your team nods along and then does nothing. The meeting practices that turn agreement into action.
by Patrick Lencioni 2002
4.11
4k+ ratings
Teamwork 101
by John C. Maxwell • 2009
Winning teams multiply talent. The leader's playbook for knowing when to invest and when to cut.
4.04
794
Teamwork 101 Summary
Teamwork 101 86%
Winning teams multiply talent. The leader's playbook for knowing when to invest and when to cut.
by John C. Maxwell 2009
4.04
794 ratings
Servant Leadership in Action
by Kenneth H. Blanchard • 2018
Serve first, lead better: a framework that builds trust, grows people, and delivers results.
3.96
427
Servant Leadership in Action Summary
Servant Leadership in Action 86%
Serve first, lead better: a framework that builds trust, grows people, and delivers results.
by Kenneth H. Blanchard 2018
3.96
427 ratings
Introducing Game Theory
by Ivan Pastine • 2017
Every time your best move depends on what someone else does, game theory has a name for it.
3.89
3k+
Introducing Game Theory Summary
Introducing Game Theory 86%
Every time your best move depends on what someone else does, game theory has a name for it.
by Ivan Pastine 2017
3.89
3k+ ratings
How to Work with (Almost) Anyone
by Michael Bungay Stanier • 2023
One conversation, a handful of questions: how to design safe, thriving working relationships.
3.50
794
How to Work with (Almost) Anyone Summary
How to Work with (Almost) Anyone 86%
One conversation, a handful of questions: how to design safe, thriving working relationships.
by Michael Bungay Stanier 2023
3.50
794 ratings
Friendship in an Age of Economics
by Todd May • 2012
The way we treat our friends is a political act, and market logic is quietly corrupting it.
3.72
29
Friendship in an Age of Economics Summary
Friendship in an Age of Economics 86%
The way we treat our friends is a political act, and market logic is quietly corrupting it.
by Todd May 2012
3.72
29 ratings
Lifehouse
by Adam Greenfield • 2024
Votes and green tech won't stop climate collapse. The real plan: neighbors caring for each other.
3.84
86
Lifehouse Summary
Lifehouse 86%
Votes and green tech won't stop climate collapse. The real plan: neighbors caring for each other.
by Adam Greenfield 2024
3.84
86 ratings
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