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Built on Trust

Built on Trust

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Trust is the foundation of any strong company. In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals co-founder and CTO David Heinemeier Hansson joins host Kimberly Rhodes to explore what it really means to build a high-trust organization. David shares how trust shapes the culture and success of a team, even when working remotely.

Key Takeaways

  • 00:23 – Trust starts as the default at 37signals
  • 05:19 – Empowering employees with reasonable spending freedom
  • 11:46 – Why one person’s mistake shouldn’t lead to restrictive policies
  • 15:15 – How to cultivate trust in remote workplaces
  • 22:10 – Trust and accountability can and should coexist

Links and Resources

  • Record a video question for the podcast
  • Books by 37signals
  • Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com
  • HEY World | HEY
  • The REWORK podcast
  • The Rework Podcast on YouTube
  • The 37signals Dev Blog
  • 37signals on YouTube
  • @37signals on X
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