Episode 19: How to Strengthen Every Relationship in Your Life

In our first episode of Season 2, Lisa shares why trust is the next big idea she’s exploring—drawing from two decades of consulting, leadership, and personal reflection. You’ll learn why trust is often fragile, how our brains process betrayal more intensely than connection, and her four-part framework to help you turn trust into an intentional skill set in every area of your life.   In this episode you'll learn: Why trust is the foundation of strong relationships How to turn trust into a teachable, practical skill The 4 components of trust: Reliability, Congruence, Acceptance, and Openness A self-assessment to help you reflect and rebuild trust in any relationship   This season, we’re building the trust muscle and it starts here.   00:00 Intro 01:41 Why Lisa Is Passionate About Trust  05:55 Trust Is Everywhere 07:34 Why Trust Matters 11:30 The Trust Deficit 13:46 The Neuroscience of Trust and Betrayal 17:46 The Iceberg Model of Trust 18:50 Lisa's 4 Components of Trust 24:01 Trust Assessment Exercise 27:41 Real-Life Examples (Work and Personal) 30:43 From Transactional to Transformational 31:28 Final Thoughts 32:48 Outro 33:21 Disclaimer     As seen on this episode: The Dragon Collection https://gravitasnewyork.com/collections/lunar-new-year-dragon     Connect With Us So You Never Miss a Moment of Inspiration:      Visit Our Website      Get Our Best-Selling Book in Paperback      Follow Gravitas on Instagram      Follow Lisa on Instagram      Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn      Follow Gravitas on TikTok    Follow Gravitas on Substack    Suggestions or Questions? Email Us.