Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others

Stephen M.R. Covey argues that modern leadership practices have not kept pace with significant changes in the world, workforce, and nature of work. Most organizations, teams, schools, and families continue to operate using a "command and control" model focused on hierarchies and compliance, an approach Covey contends is outdated. Covey proposes shifting from "command and control" to a leadership style centered on "trust and inspire." This approach is built on the belief that people are creative, collaborative, and full of potential. Under such leadership, people are motivated to become their best selves and produce their best work. Covey addresses the future of work, where dispersed workforces across time zones, cultures, personalities, generations, and technology will require trust and collaboration. The book presents this leadership shift as essential for the 21st century.