JOURNAL ARTICLE

Public confidence in U.S. institutions has never been lower. It's time to make America trust again.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Torrenzano, Richard; Levine, Ronald J. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the alarming erosion of trust in American institutions, highlighting its pervasive impact on government, business, and media. A Pew Research Center report indicates that only 22% of Americans trust the federal government, a significant decline from 1958. The text discusses how failures in leadership, transparency, and accountability have contributed to this crisis, affecting both domestic stability and international relations. It emphasizes the urgent need for leaders to prioritize integrity and responsibility to rebuild trust, drawing parallels to the trusted figure of Walter Cronkite as a standard for future leadership. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2024/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:179177131
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