Trust in a Fractured World: How It Is Built, Broken, and Repaired

March 12, 2026

Trust shapes every major decision we make — whether in business, public health, politics, or technology. Yet across sectors, confidence in institutions is weakening while reliance on individuals, informal networks, and even AI systems is rising.

This webinar brings together experienced leaders to examine how trust is formed, how it breaks down, and what it takes to rebuild it in complex systems. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of why loyalty is fragile, why competence alone does not sustain credibility, and why trust follows behavior rather than branding.

Speakers

Bruce Piasecki

Moderator — Founder & President, AHC Group

Bruce Piasecki is the founder and President of AHC Group and the author of multiple books on leadership and corporate responsibility. He guides the conversation with his long-standing focus on ethics, power, and strategic leadership.

Bill Novelli

Founder, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids; Former CEO, AARP

Bill Novelli brings decades of experience leading large-scale public health and advocacy efforts. His work has required earning and sustaining public confidence while navigating controversy and scale.

Robin Phillips

Global Communications & Leadership Strategist

Robin Phillips advises senior executives on how behavior, incentives, and narrative alignment shape institutional credibility under pressure.

Mia Funk

Founder, The Creative Process

Mia Funk has interviewed scientists, artists, policymakers, and innovators around the world. Her work examines how trust in expertise is constructed, challenged, and renewed in fragmented media environments.

Edward Saltzberg

Executive Director, Security & Sustainability Forum

Ed Saltzberg works at the intersection of energy, security, and civic institutions, focusing on how complex systems maintain legitimacy under stress.