What if trust was the secret ingredient to thriving in the age of AI?

In this eye-opening episode of The Tech Humanist Show, host Kate O’Neill sits down with Stephen M. R. Covey, celebrated author of Trust & Inspire and The Speed of Trust, to reveal how trust is at the heart of successful leadership in today’s technology-driven world. Covey shares powerful personal stories—including a formative lesson from his father, Stephen Covey of 7 Habits fame—that show how trust transforms people and organizations.

You’ll get exclusive insights on why trust isn’t just a “soft” virtue, but a pivotal driver of speed, innovation, and economic performance—especially as AI and digital tools rapidly reshape the workplace. Covey breaks down how leaders can replace old-school command-and-control with a partnership approach that values people first, and he introduces the game-changing concept of “stewardship agreements” for managing remote teams, digital transformation, and ethical technology use.

Topics Covered:

Introduction and Framing of the Conversation
Foundational Influences and the “Green and Clean” Story
Evolution of Work on Trust
Trust as an Economic and Business Imperative
The Role of Trust in Technological Change and AI
Blended Intelligence: Human and AI Collaboration
Building Trust in Remote and Digital Work Environments
Paradigm Shift: Manager to Coach
Communication and Trust During Technological Transformation
Real-World Examples of Trust-Led Leadership in Tech Transformation

Connect with Stephen M.R. Covey
LinkedIn: Stephen M.R. Covey
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