Who do you trust with change?
The answer to this vital question is changing — and I want to hear your take.
One unremarkable and recent Tuesday, I asked my lunch date how they were doing. Their reply?
“Well, you know… the world’s ending.”
I’ve been hearing that a lot lately. Maybe you have too. And while it’s usually said with a laugh, there’s a real sense underneath it that the future feels more uncertain than ever.
This feeling is certainly created by some big challenges – from a tense political climate and international conflict to climate change and divided communities. But it’s exacerbated by falling trust in the very institutions who are supposed to tackle these problems.
And the data backs it up. Gallup has reported record-low confidence in institutions like Congress, public schools, and big business, with averages hovering at just 28% over the past three years. Only three institutions — the military, police, and small businesses — held majority confidence in the 2024 survey.
But it leaves us with an important question:
Who do you believe is most responsible for driving social change today?
This month, I want to hear directly from you. I’ve put together a short survey to gather your perspective. The results will be shared in next month’s newsletter — and I’d love for your voice to be part of the story.
I can’t wait to see your responses.