This is not a gimmick. You can actually build meaningful trust with someone in only 30 minutes. I purposefully practice these two simple methods in conversations almost every day, and I promise you that it works. Of course, this level of trust is not strong enough to drive a truck over right away. But it is the first plank on a bridge of trust that should hold your weight as you start across.

There are two approaches to building trust: the fast track and the slow road. Together, they can create a bridge to powerful and meaningful relationships at work.