The #1 Way to Build Trust With Your Team with Ben Cashion

In this conversation, Ben Cashion—CEO coach, startup veteran, and former licensed counselor—dives deep into what it really takes to build trust as a leader in today’s skeptical world.We explore the emotional weight of leadership, why trust is so hard to come by (and so valuable when you earn it), and how founders can create lasting impact through clarity, compassion, and confidence.Whether you're a startup founder, scaling CEO, or just feeling the pressure of leading people and making payroll, this episode offers real-world insights for building a business that works—and a leadership style that earns trust.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Trust is Broken… So Now What?01:15 – Ben’s Unusual Path: Counselor Turned CEO Coach03:10 – How Therapy Training Enhances Coaching05:00 – Coaching vs. Consulting: What’s the Difference?07:00 – Finding Your Voice and Style as a Leader09:15 – Trust Starts with Competence and Confidence12:00 – Startup Scars and Founder Wisdom15:00 – The Hidden Weight Founders Carry17:30 – How to Build Trust Through Shared Perspective20:00 – Teaching Your Kids (and Team) Compassion22:30 – Clarity: The Antidote to Ambiguity25:00 – When Emotion Shows Up in the Boardroom28:00 – Knowing When to Lead with Space vs. Direction30:00 – Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence33:00 – Coaching Leaders Through Conflict36:00 – The Power of Preparing for Hard Conversations39:00 – Layering EQ into Business Strategy41:15 – Why Every Leader Needs to Script Hope42:30 – Ben’s Top Book Picks for Leaders44:00 – Why Building Trust Is Your Business Advantage-----🔗 Connect with Ben Cashion🌐 https://www.cornerstoneco.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-cashion-5703a5b8/-----Are you a business owner who is ready to break free from the day-to-day grind & build a self-sustaining company? 👉 Set up a time to talk to Alan 🔗 https://www.trustbuiltsolutions.com/contact