NEW BOOK COMING SOON!
The Art of Trust Building
Transform Lives, Teams, and Organizations
Drawing on three decades of research and consulting, The Art of Trust Building is a comprehensive roadmap for creating lasting trust in any relationship.
Discover how to:
- Develop essential behaviors that build trust in character, communication, and capability
- Foster an open environment where people are heard and valued
- Rebuild trust after breaches or betrayals
- Strengthen self-trust as the foundation for trusting others
- Nurture reciprocal trust through gratitude
Release date January 13, 2026. Available for pre-order now.
Your Free Companion Tool
As a companion to The Art of Trust Building, the groundbreaking Individual Trust Scale provides a personalized trust profile along with practical recommendations you can put into action right away.
In less than 15 minutes, you’ll complete a series of questions that reveal your trust strengths and growth areas, allowing you to understand and strengthen the role of trust in your work and relationships.
Bulk Orders for Teams and Learning Programs
Want to bring The Art of Trust Building to your entire organization?
Bulk ordering options are available for companies, universities, and learning environments at Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Praise for The Art of Trust Building
“Whether building or restoring trust, the techniques and examples throughout this book will help you clarify your relationship with trust and incorporate its value for you, your team, and your company.”
— Art Hu, Global Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology and Delivery Officer, Solutions and Services Group, Lenovo
“This must-read work offers clear definitions and practical examples on how to apply the principles for establishing and maintaining trust—by far, one of the best books I’ve read!”
— Yolanda Conyers, Board of Directors member, Seagate Technology
“In this book, the Reinas weave together compelling stories, insights, strategies, and research to offer a practical, insightful framework for leaders to cultivate trust within their teams and organizations.”
— Martin Schneider, President and CEO, Center for Creative Leadership
“This work presents a path to the kind of lasting and meaningful trust that high-performing teams radiate. The Reinas guide us on the mechanics of not just building trust but rebuilding it when we naturally fail as leaders.”
— Kari Wilkenson, EVP, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and President, Newport News Shipbuilding
“This work gives practical, research-backed ways to build the kind of trust that speeds up decisions and makes work more fulfilling for all leaders and teams.”
— Jeff Orlando, Chief Learning Officer, Bristol-Myers Squibb
“This insightful guide, with grace and compassion, offers every leader, team member, and individual who wants to create more effective, productive, and connected workplaces the blueprint to do so.”
— Lucy Suros, Vice Chair of the Board, Articulate
“From assessing the level of trust within an organization to providing tools that can be used to identify and resolve gaps, this book helps organizations and leaders move toward a level of peak performance.”
— Paul Rosenbaum, former Senior Vice President, Business Transformation, AT&T Business
About the Authors
Drs. Dennis and Michelle Reina are internationally recognized pioneers in the field of organizational trust.
As co-founders of Reina Trust Building®, they have devoted their careers to understanding, measuring, and strengthening trust in the workplace. Through decades of research, consulting, and thought leadership, they’ve transformed trust from an abstract concept into a daily practice that powers thriving relationships and high-performing organizations.
For Dennis and Michelle, trust building isn’t just their profession—it’s their purpose and life’s work.