The Seven Rules of Trust

The Seven Rules of Trust

A Blueprint for Building Things That Last
by Jimmy Wales & Dan Gardner
Personal Development 17 min read ★★★★½ 4.5 (69)
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About This Book

The Seven Rules of Trust (2025) examines how Wikipedia became a global authority during the same two decades when public trust in nearly every other institution trended sharply downward. It examines the seven core principles that turned an encyclopedia anyone could edit into one of the most reliable sources of information on the internet.

Who Should Read This?

  • Leaders and managers responsible for building cohesive, high-performing teams
  • Startup founders or entrepreneurs navigating early-stage credibility challenges
  • Anyone working in polarizing environments or looking to improve their conflict resolution skills

About the Author

Jimmy Wales is an internet entrepreneur who co-founded Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Foundation, transforming how billions of people access knowledge online. Born in Alabama and now based in London, he has been named one of Time’s Most Influential People and recognized by the World Economic Forum for his leadership in technology and society. Dan Gardner is a journalist and New York Times best-selling author whose books explore psychology, risk, and decision-making. He worked as an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen before writing books including Risk: The Science and Politics of Fear and Future Babble.