To build a culture that performs, start by building one that trusts.

In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, host Rachel Downey connects with Daniel Roth, President and Founder of PangeaEffect, to see what it takes to foster trust in high-performing teams.

Daniel brings wisdom from years of leading teams through high-stakes moments and shares why trust isn’t just a value, it’s a practice. The key is clarity, consistency, and connection at every level of the organization.

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

• How trust is built through clarity and accountability
• Why psychological safety is the cornerstone of performance
• How frontline voices accelerate buy-in and change
• The real role of AI in human-centered leadership

Jump into the conversation:
(00:00) Meet Daniel Roth
(01:19) The power of clarity and consistency in building trust
(02:14) Purpose, buy-in, and standards that drive performance
(03:09) Navigating AI while staying human-first
(04:01) Daniel’s guiding principle for leadership and team culture