[1]Strengthening Trust Graphic

Trust, perhaps above all else, is fundamental to a strong nation. When we
lack trust—in institutions, information, and one another—our mutual
connections and shared values collapse into short-sightedness. It is no way
for a society to function.

For decades, there has been an [2]alarming decline in trust among
Americans. More than 60% of people believe it’s no longer possible to have
civil debates about climate change, justice reform, or other critical
issues.

[3]To strengthen trust, we must repair the structures that allow it to
flourish and look for ways to build new ones. This will require leaders
with vision, energy, and moral courage—qualities that the Aspen Institute
fosters through the daily work of our programs and initiatives.

This week, we kick off a six-part series on trust by highlighting a few
ways the Institute is preparing leaders with the skills they need to
rebuild—and reimagine—an interconnected, trusting society.

[4]Simran Jeet Singh, Rev. Jen Bailey, and Adam Taylor

Faith traditions can teach us a lot about healing societal divisions. The
[5]Aspen Global Leadership Network and the [6]Religion and Society Program
asked spiritual leaders Simran Jeet Singh, Rev. Jen Bailey, and Adam Taylor
for [7]advice on how to move past unhealthy conflict and ground ourselves
in empathy.

Key takeaways:
* Our lives are intertwined. This tenet shows up in multiple faith
traditions, and embracing it makes it easier to love our neighbor.

* Faith allows us to reimagine society. We can create a space where
neither punishment nor privilege is based on who you are, what you look
like, what you believe, or who you love.

* We can’t just “build bridges.” First, we must establish a collective
vision of what we are trying to accomplish.

[8]Read more and watch the clips here.

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[10]How to Build Trust banner

Moving forward rarely happens without reaching across the aisle. The
[11]Socrates Program counters polarization by bringing together emerging
leaders [12]from a multitude of political viewpoints. In their seminar
sessions, leaders are given the skills and motivation to approach one
another with openness, bridging divides and strengthening American
democracy. [13]Read more.

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Want to Improve Trust? The Secret Is Listening

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At last year’s Resnick Aspen Action Forum, leaders from across the world
gathered around the theme of [16]collective leadership, exploring what is
old and new about the divides of our current moment. In one session, Ana
María Vallarino, a [17]Central America Leadership Initiative fellow, and
Ashley Bell, a [18]Civil Society fellow, discussed why the first step to
rebuilding trust is understanding the sources of distrust. This
conversation and the rest are a [19]treasure trove of resources for
leaders.

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[21]Navigating These Turbulent Times Could Define Your Leadership

There is a strong link between effective leadership and the state of public
trust. Business, nonprofit, and government leaders have a platform—and
therefore an obligation—to create space for meaningful, inclusive dialogue.
[22]Approaching trust as an effective leader means prioritizing alignment
over agreement, encouraging support systems, and creating brave spaces.
[23]Read more tips here.

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