The Trust Circle

FOREWORD BY ROB MCKENNA, PhD PRAISE FOR THE TRUST CIRCLE “The myth of the lone leader has wrecked more companies than bad strategy ever will. The Trust Circle dismantles that myth and shows why the leaders who actually win build a circle of people who challenge them, support them, and refuse to let them lead alone.” —BENJ MILLER, CEO, System & Soul “After decades speaking on corporate ethics, I’ve seen the same pattern again and again: leaders stumble when they don’t have a trusted circle around them. The Trust Circle shows leaders how to build that essential support system before the blind spots appear.” —MARK WHITACRE, PhD, Vice President, Culture & Care, Coca-Cola Consolidated “Daniel Hallak’s book is a game-changer for anyone looking to become a relational investor. Daniel offers essential insights on building strong social capital and creating thriving relational ecosystems. The core message is clear: don’t lead alone—build your trust circle (and this book tells you exactly how).” —MIKKI GATES, Vice President of Administration at iDE (International Development Enterprises) and Founder / Organizer for TEDxManitouSprings “The Trust Circle resonated with me as someone who has spent a career leading trust-centered organizations. I’ve worked with Daniel across multiple companies, and this book reflects exactly how he develops leaders—offering a practical, human framework for surrounding yourself with the right people. His insights on relational investment, feedback, and building a personal board of advisors are especially powerful for leaders in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.” —MIKE LENTS, Senior Vice President, Infrastructure Platform, Workday “In the Olympics and in life, success comes from following proven principles. Daniel gives leaders those principles—clear, simple, and powerful. If you want to unlock the best in yourself and your team, this is the playbook. If you’re ready to level up, start here.” —RUBEN GONZALEZ, 4X Olympian and Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author Smoothly navigate leadership challenges by building and maintaining strong relationships Based on the idea that leaders shouldn't lead alone and that strong relationships are essential for sustainable leadership success, The Trust Circle delivers a practical framework for leadership development, especially during critical career or business transitions. Written by growth strategy and leadership expert Daniel Hallak, this book identifies the different types of relational investors readers need, shows them how to build a personal board of advisors, and sets the stage for them to develop the skills and habits necessary for creating a sustainable leadership career. Readers will find insights on: The concept of ”relational investors” who invest in your growth, health, and success by providing stretch, support, and strategy Strategies to develop a strong development network, and the importance of intentionality and generosity in building relationships Feedback mechanisms to know if you’re on the wrong path, like if networking feels “gross” Emotional support as the safe harbor in any storm, and advocates as the skeleton key to unlock any door The Trust Circle is required reading for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to learn how to lead well for the long term, especially those in times of transition and those facing isolation, loneliness, or burnout.

Pages: 224, Edition: 1, Hardcover, Wiley