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Leadership in a Divided World
The Opportunity For Business
In 2016, trust in nongovernmental organizations, business, media and government increased to its highest level since the Great Recession. But the 2016 Edelman Trust Barometer shows we’re only seeing the tip of the trust story.
agree employees are creditable spokespeople
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agree CEOs mustcommunicate their
personal values
7/10
Across all audiences, business saw the largest increase in trust. Today, business finds itself in a new position of strength, with the chance to help bridge the trust gap
For the mass population—making up 85% of thegeneral public—trust levels have barely budged
While trust has risen across all four institutions, it’s a trend driven by the informed public
With CEOs at the forefront, business has an opportunity to establish a new model of leadership, while still fulfilling their mandate to create value
CEOs must focus more on making a positive long-term impact and addressing social issues, over short-term financial results.
Focus on short-term financial results
Lobbying
ValuesPersonal values are key in
building trust and it is up to leaders to be honest,
ethical and to share their personal stories.
agree that business must play a role in addressing societal issues
Too much
Not enough
Employee AdvocacyEmployees are credible spokespeople. CEOs must communicate more openly and directly with their employees, and empower them to become company advocates.
EngagementToday, search engines are more
trusted than traditional media. The rules of engagement have
changed so leaders must consider all sources in order
to e�ectively engage.
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67% 57%
79%
49% 57%
Informed Public
General Population
2016 Edelman Trust Barometer
Mass Population
Informed Public
80%9%Business saw the biggest rise in trust
Search engines Traditional media Online-only media
Owned media Social media
63% 58% 53%
46% 44%
“Trust in institutions and their license to operate is no longer automatically granted on the basis of hierarchy or title, rather in today’s world, trust must be earned.”Richard EdelmanPresident & CEO
NGOs Media
Business Government
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
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Mounting Trust Inequality
Increase in trust, 2012-2016
The State of Trust
*Must meet four criteria: ages 25-64, college educated, in top 25% of household income per age group in each country, reported significant media consumption & engagement in business news and public policy
*All population not including informed public
We are seeing firsthand the rise of trust inequality and a simultaneous shift of influence, now resting in the hands of the mass population
85%of population
The Inversion of Influence
Job Creation
Positive long-term impact
19 U.S.
15 Mexico
10 Netherlands
10 Sweden
17 U.K.
16 France
10 Ireland
16 Australia
10 South Korea
10 Singapore
11 China
16 India
10 South Africa
10 Brazil
11 Italy
The trust gap is a global phenomenon
The Trust Index
Trust Index, Informed Public vs. Mass Population, countries with the double-digit trust gaps
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