The Seven Rules Of Trust

Ideal for readers who:

• Like thoughtful nonfiction about leadership, society and how people connect
• Are interested in why trust breaks down and what it really takes to rebuild it
• Enjoy books grounded in public life, work and the challenges of the digital age
• Want idea-led reading that feels relevant, readable and practical

'Fascinating ... Should be required reading everywhere' STEPHEN FRY

Trust: like water, like electricity, our society can't function without it. It's a treasure, a living thing that can be cultivated and grown.

But it can also wither and die, and it is increasingly under threat. From neighbourhoods to nations, we must get serious about trust and act before this precious resource runs out entirely.

When Jimmy Wales founded Wikipedia more than two decades ago, he changed the landscape of knowledge forever - although almost no one realised it at the time.

Today, people view Wikipedia 11 billion times every month in the English language alone. But in our 'post-truth' era, where the internet is a sea of disinformation and facts are increasingly malleable, Wales reminds us that it's more important than ever to return to the problem at the heart of it all: that without trust, we have no knowledge. And without knowledge, we can't fight back.

Derived from decades of observation, participation and discussion with leaders across the world, these are his clear, actionable rules for building trust in business, leadership and life. The Seven Rules of Trust reveals the fundamental principles that transformed a website which was once regarded as a highly dubious source of information to a universally trusted source for facts.

This book will help you become a trust-maker.

To build deeper connections with others so you can be a better neighbour, a more understanding friend, even someone who can turn back the tide and inspire others to follow you. If you want to strengthen your relationships or simply bring more happiness and fulfilment into your life, then this is where to start.

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'An important book ... Both hopeful and practical' YUVAL NOAH HARARI

'Where trust has been lost, Jimmy Wales offers routes to its rediscovery' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL

'Thank you to Jimmy Wales for founding Wikipedia and now, for the first time, telling us how he did it!' SIMON SINEK

'A powerful, essential book that cuts to the heart of how technology can benefit humanity' REID HOFFMAN

ISBN

9781526665034

Format

Paperback

Publisher

Bloomsbury, (28 October 2025)

Number of Pages

240

Weight

273 grams

Language

English

Dimensions

232 x 152 x 26 mm

Categories:

Leadership and motivation Ethics and social responsibility Digital and information technologies: social and ethical aspects Self-help and practical advice Assertiveness, Motivation, Self-Esteem Social Sciences Ethical issues and debates Disinformation and misinformation Positive psychology Political activism Corruption in politics, government and society