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On the recordMarch 4, 2018
Trust remains the coin of the realm in politics as in many other professions. If the leader wants to have others follow in difficult times they've got to trust him.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses the importance of trust in leadership, particularly regarding President Trump's unpredictability.

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