In this episode, we explore the underlying causes of distrust within organizations. Trust is fundamental for successful teamwork and organizational integrity, so understanding its erosion is crucial. Key topics include: The Anatomy of Trust: We start by defining trust in an organizational context, exploring its importance and the consequences when it's broken.Psychology of Distrust: We explore the psychological factors that lead to distrust in the workplace, including biases and misconceptions.Communication Breakdown: We explore how poor communication contributes to the erosion of trust and what organizations can do to improve transparency and openness.Leadership's Role: The critical role leaders play in fostering trust or contributing to its erosion is analyzed, providing insights into effective leadership practices.Rebuilding Trust: Strategies for rebuilding trust in a distrustful environment are discussed, including practical steps. The Toxic Leadership Podcast Instagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcast   Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organizational performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments.   Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success.   Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/