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An Interview with Richard Edelman

by Richard Edelman

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Jun 23, 2025

The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals rising conduct risk and culture risk as trust in institutions collapses. Business leads in trust, but leadership faces governance risk due to perceptions of dishonesty. Young people are increasingly disillusioned, citing psychological safety concerns, economic exclusion, and a toxic environment. Horizontal and local trust dominate, but speak-up cultures and factual communication are critical to rebuild trust.