YPO is a safe haven where leaders can be true to themselves and encourage honest, authentic exchange of diverse ideas that lead to extraordinary results. It is a place to see and think differently, to change the world and themselves. This trust is seen as integral to the extraordinary nature of our community.

Our trust story can be yours

Because leaders share a relentless curiosity for knowledge, we share our thought leadership. High-trust organizations have more effective leaders and more engaged employees, leading to more success.

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YPO magnifies trust and attracts those who share a common belief in its value. In fact, nearly every aspect of the YPO member experience, from forum training to new member onboarding, includes references to YPO’s proven trust practices.

Explore our trust resources and actionable content. Much of the content below is grounded in YPO Forum, our strongest expression of trust. Forums are groups of eight to 10 YPO members who meet on a regular basis to explore challenges in a confidential environment. The most successful forums have mastered trust in an atmosphere of empathy, reliability, altruism, authenticity and honesty.

Trust is foundational to building and growing any relationship. Being trusted by others empowers chief executives to become better leaders, while trusting in others enables them to see and think differently — to change the world and themselves. To help leaders develop trust in their organizations and beyond, YPO has developed the 5 Pillars of Trust. Each of these pillars is an essential component of trust and, taken collectively, provide a powerful framework for a trust-centered culture.