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Short, practical posts from Jeff Morris on making trust visible, measurable, and actionable — the same behavioral frameworks we use with Fortune 500 leadership teams, written for the people doing the work.

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For Leaders & ManagersMeasuring Trust

What Is a Trust Assessment? How to Measure Trust on Your Team

A trust assessment is a structured diagnostic that scores observable trust behaviors — not feelings. This post covers what it actually measures across the 12 Cs of Trust, how the TrustFlow Index (TFI) and Team TrustFlow Index (TTFI) differ, the five steps to running one without burning goodwill, and why it isn't an engagement survey.

Blog · July 2026 · ~6 min read

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