Trust is something fundamental in our lives. It's about psychological safety, mutual acceptance, respect, and the freedom to be authentic without fearing consequences. Without trust, there is no flourishing – we can only dedicate ourselves fully when we feel safe to be our true selves. 

In this episode, Fabio and Anita explore the essential ingredients of trust: authenticity (staying true to yourself even when you see things differently), openness (not hiding things, even when they don't give the best light), and vulnerability (sharing your challenges and showing you're human like everyone else). 

The conversation moves from personal trust to organizational contexts, examining how trust functions as a hard skill that makes things faster. As Stephen Covey describes in The Speed of Trust, when leaders trust their people at the front lines and ask powerful questions instead of having all the answers, they unlock expertise, avoid mistakes, and truly engage their employees. When staff trusts their leaders, they embrace the larger vision with far less resistance. 

We also reflect on how true presence and listening have almost become a luxury in modern life. Many people feel they have nobody who truly listens with an open heart and without judgment – which is where coaching can help, though it's important to choose carefully, as "coach" isn't a regulated profession. 

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