106. Restoring Broken Trust when the Stakes are High

Tobias Sturesson kicks off a new season of Leading Transformation Change with co-host Andreas Almlöf. Building on insights from his work with global leaders and his acclaimed book You Can Culture, Tobias unpacks the game-changing role of repairing trust inside organizations. Tune in to hear practical strategies for leaders navigating crises, high-pressure environments and everyday cultural tensions… at a time when AI, regulatory upheaval and shifting values are rewriting the rules of leadership. In this episode, we explore: (05:15) Navigating change with AI, values and DEI (11:19) Why trust is leadership’s most valuable capital (13:22) Accountability and cultural reform in leadership (17:58) How regret can drive real growth (20:45) Building customer trust through openness (23:02) How culture and design shape accountability (29:42) Why unaddressed issues create distrust (32:38) Steps to repair harm and rebuild trust (34:39) Owning responsibility through vulnerability Links mentioned: The Power of Trust – Book The Power of Regret – Book Listen to Daniel Pink: Unlocking the Power of Regret ‘You Can Culture: Transformative Leadership Habits for a Thriving Workplace, Positive Impact and Lasting Success’ is now available here.