Trust is the bedrock of leadership at home and at work. In this episode, Joel and Tech unpack why trust outranks talent, how vulnerability beats defensiveness, and a simple formula—transparency + empathy + consistency—that reliably rebuilds broken trust. You’ll hear real family moments, coaching insights, and practical ways dads can keep small promises that make a big impact. If this helped you lead better at home, like the video, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro: Why trust makes or breaks teams

00:21 - Welcome and set-up

00:51 - Trust outranks charisma and competence

01:53 - Culture and group dynamics of trust

02:40 - High-risk teams & selection: trust first

03:25 - Sinek’s trust vs. ability matrix

03:59 - Bringing trust home to the family

04:11 - Signs of low-trust at home (micromanaging)

04:44 - Vulnerability vs. defensiveness

06:07 - Societal trust gaps and transparency

06:43 - Formula: Transparency + Empathy + Consistency

08:10 - Owning mistakes as a trust builder

09:48 - Ego, image, and fear of failure

10:41 - Leaders saying “I messed that up”

13:24 - Modeling confession and humility for kids

15:28 - Courage, integrity, and influence

15:35 - A father’s apology: real-world example

17:17 - Do what you say you’ll do

19:23 - Keeping small promises that matter

21:11 - Work-life crossover & final takeaways

21:46 - Wrap-up and call to action

Links

SunlitStudios.com

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