Based on the following: learning and leadership by kouzer and poster book(introduction pages xv-xvii and chapter 9 pages 87-95); Edelman Trust Barometer 2020: Richard Edelman video on youtube; 2020 Edelman trust barometer executive summary and the 2020 Edelman trust barometer global report (pages 19-35) by (i) summarizing what they all are saying, (ii) synthesizing the key points, (iii) what the critical trends and changes to note concerning trust levels and leadership, (iv) the importance of trust in leaders