The Truth about Trust in Business

1 December 2008

 What goes Up must come Down!

In this edition:

1. The Truth About Trust - Vanessa's Thoughts
2. A personal note from Vanessa
3. Exciting News - Book Distribution in USA & Russian Schools Program
4. A Gift for You

1. The Truth about Trust - Vanessa's Thoughts

Trust.  Ever increasingly becoming the topic of discussion, and especially in these uncertain and disturbing economic times.

But, I have to ask one question, and we should just think about this for a minute.  What were we expecting?  As trust is about relying on people, companies, products and services to deliver an outcome to us, what outcome did we trust in others, in the markets to deliver?  What was promised to us that drew us to that place of comfort and trust that made us maybe a little too complacent?

If we are expecting constant and consistent growth with no downside, then we are all in la-la land.  There are cycles.  Remember, what goes up must come down.  Everything ultimately balances out - always.  It's the two sides of a coin, the yin-yang.  Life is about balance.

Should we expect 'bad' things to happen?  No.  But I do believe we should expect that sometimes things go well and sometimes not so well.  We should know that ultimately we will be okay - maybe not the way we expect, but our needs will be met and anyone who promises that things will always be a bed of roses frankly does not deserve to be trusted.

2. A personal note from Vanessa

Many of you know that my son, Lachlan, was a major catalyst to my work on trust, courtesy of a gift, share in my books and talks on trust.

Lachlan is a constant source of wisdom for me and given my thoughts above, I decided to share this with you.  I was very upset one day about 12 months ago, frustrated that things 'were not working out for me.'  Lachlan gave me this.

Need I say more?

3. Exciting News

Book Distribution in USA

'The Truth about Trust in Business' to be distributed across the USA in 2009!  Here's what the Greenleaf Book Group Editor said about the book.

Editor's Comments
"Written by a female financial services veteran who is also a well-known speaker, coach, and consultant in the area of trust, The Truth About Trust in Business presents a thoughtfully conceived discussion of trust and its importance to business.  Based on her extensive experience working with companies and individuals on building and maintaining trust, the book includes anecdotes, advice from other leaders, and exercises in a format that is down-to-earth and approachable.  With its focus on one key element for business success, we trust that this book will have a positive, energizing impact on individuals who wish to improve the core strength of their business."

Trust Programs to run through schools across Russia!

Following my presentation at the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, Directors of Education across Russia have requested programs, teachers guides, kits and resources to teach students about trust and how to have productive and successful dialogue between cultures and create tolerance. 

If you would like to support this exciting project, please contact Vanessa on 02 8889 0888.

4. A Gift for you

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The Truth about Trust in Business won a Bronze Medal in the Axiom Business Book Awards in the USA and a Silver Medal in the Nautilus Book Awards

Purchase your copy of The Truth About Trust in Business here for $29.95 + P&H

Happy Christmas from

Please note our office will close on Friday 19th December and reopen on Monday 5th January 2009 

Take care.
Vanessa

Vanessa Hall

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