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  • An architectural image of the Ciudad de Cultura in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. This to represent Organizational architecture—the visible and invisible structures that shape trust.
    Organizational Systems

    Trust Isn’t a Soft Skill. It’s Critical Architecture for Leadership Teams.

    ByHeather McDaniel March 4, 2026May 25, 2026

    I overheard a leadership team’s conversation last week. They were in the middle of their review processes and they were asking how they can get more honest reviews and feedback. What they were getting was surface-level and overwhelmingly positive. The reviews were so positive that they weren’t useful at all. This was my first thought:…

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Heather McDaniel

I write, speak, and facilitate about how people work, lead, and create together.

Based in Spain, working across Europe and North America.

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