The Leap Quotes

“CORRUPTION = MONOPOLY + DISCRETION – ACCOUNTABILITY.”
― Ulrich Boser, The Leap: The Science of Trust and Why It Matters

“authoritarian governments can make us less trusting.”
― Ulrich Boser, The Leap: The Science of Trust and Why It Matters

“the representatives need to communicate with the citizens that they represent.”
― Ulrich Boser, The Leap: The Science of Trust and Why It Matters

“CORRUPTION = MONOPOLY + DISCRETION –ACCOUNTABILITY.”
― Ulrich Boser, The Leap: The Science of Trust and Why It Matters

“James Madison was right when he argued that “all men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.”
― Ulrich Boser, The Leap: The Science of Trust and Why It Matters

“Political trust is different from social trust. Political trust measures our faith in government, and it is crucial for any large-scale community. More than two thousand years ago, Confucius argued that trust was more important for a leader than food or weapons. “If the people have no faith in their rulers, there is no standing for the state,” he explained.”
― Ulrich Boser, The Leap: The Science of Trust and Why It Matters

“Walsh saw it all as a way to make sure that people across the team knew each other, that the defensive line wasn’t isolated from the receivers or special teams squad.”
― Ulrich Boser, The Leap: The Science of Trust and Why It Matters

“Walsh took a different approach. He encouraged players to speak up. He promoted collaboration. He saw communication as a way to promote trust and community. The 49ers coach even put together some rules on the best ways to foster dialogue. Walsh’s first law? Be a great listener. Walsh’s second law? “When you’re not listening, ask good questions.”
― Ulrich Boser, The Leap: The Science of Trust and Why It Matters

“small embellishments can even have a positive psychological effect. College students who exaggerated their GPA in interviews later showed improvement in their grades.”
― Ulrich Boser, The Leap: The Science of Trust and Why It Matters