Trust and communication are interconnected in the world of business; when one disappears, the other generally suffers, and the negative consequences aren’t just felt in the company’s bottom line.

Stephen Covey, renowned author, speaker and motivational coach journeyed to Sydney last year to speak at the Annual World Business Forum. He spoke to Daniel Elison about his latest book, The Speed of Trust, which highlights the many roadblocks businesses tend to face, and outlines how the presence of trust can be harnessed to achieve previously unforeseeable results.