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Speaker 1: This is the Seven Minute Leadership Podcast with your host
Speaker 1: Paul fella Aledo. Hello everyone, and welcome to the Seven
Speaker 1: Minute Leadership Podcast. It's episode one ninety seven, and today
Speaker 1: we're diving into an issue that couldn't be more relevant.
Speaker 1: Why leadership matters in a world where trust in mainstream
Speaker 1: media in politics is crumbling. So let's start with the facts.
Speaker 1: Trust is at an all time low. According to the
Speaker 1: twenty twenty four Edelman Trust Barometer, trust in median government
Speaker 1: is nearing record lows globally. Many people feel they can't
Speaker 1: believe what they see on the news or trust their
Speaker 1: leaders to act in their best interests if I scandals, polarization, misinformation,
Speaker 1: and failed promises have left people completely disillusioned, and think
Speaker 1: about the implications. When people distrust their sources of information,
Speaker 1: they become more susceptible to misinformation or retreat into ideological bubbles.
Speaker 1: Distrust in politics leads to lack of interest, which weakens
Speaker 1: democracy itself. But here's the critical piece. Leadership still has
Speaker 1: the power to rebuild trust if it's done right. So
Speaker 1: what does good leadership look like in a world where
Speaker 1: distrust is the norm. Great leadership transcends politics and media spin.
Speaker 1: It's about integrity, authenticity, and the courage to make tough
Speaker 1: decisions transparently. So let's go back in time. Justcinda r Dern,
Speaker 1: New Zealand's former Prime minister. She gained global praise not
Speaker 1: only for her policies, but for how she led with
Speaker 1: compassion and transparency during times of crisis. This would be
Speaker 1: the christ Church mosque shootings and during COVID. Her open
Speaker 1: communication style made people feel seen, heard and respected, even
Speaker 1: those who disagreed with her. And on the flip side,
Speaker 1: leaders who rely on spin or divide and conquer tactics
Speaker 1: exacerbate mistrust. When leaders fail to take accountability or prioritize
Speaker 1: their interest over the publics, they reinforce skepticism about all institutions.
Speaker 1: The solution lies not in perfection, but in honesty. People
Speaker 1: are generally willing to forgive mistakes when leaders are open
Speaker 1: and authentic. Now let's talk about us. Leadership isn't only
Speaker 1: about those in power. It's also about how we as
Speaker 1: individuals engage with information and hold leaders accountable. So here
Speaker 1: are some actionable tips for you. Demand transparency, vote for
Speaker 1: and support leaders who provide clarity and transparency, not just
Speaker 1: good sound bites. Engage critically, develop media literacy skills. Understand
Speaker 1: where your news is coming from and how narratives are shaped,
Speaker 1: especially in today's social media world, where independent influencers are
Speaker 1: becoming more sought after than journalists and they may be
Speaker 1: spreading the misinformation from a larger source. Lead locally. Leadership
Speaker 1: starts in our communities. Be the kind of trustworthy person
Speaker 1: that you want in higher office. And as desolate as
Speaker 1: this distrust crisis might feel, there's hope on the horizon.
Speaker 1: Around the world. Grassroots movements are emerging to hold leaders accountable,
Speaker 1: and younger generations are stepping up to demand authenticity and
Speaker 1: action over rhetoric. Trust can be rebuilt, but it requires
Speaker 1: intentional leadership and collective effort. So here's the takeaway. Leadership
Speaker 1: matters because it's the bridge between chaos and cohesion in
Speaker 1: an age of misinformation and cynicism. Leaders who embody trustworthiness
Speaker 1: can restore faith in our systems and inspire real progress,
Speaker 1: but the burden doesn't rely solely on them. We all
Speaker 1: have a role to play in fostering a culture of
Speaker 1: accountability and transparency. This has been the seven minute Leadership
Speaker 1: podcast and I thank you for listening. For more Paul
Speaker 1: fell of Alito Podcasts, visit paulfellowalito dot com.