The Trusted Way: A Story About Building a Life and Business of Character

by Patrick Galvin

What constitutes ethical business behavior? What does it mean to do the right thing ? In a world that regularly stretches the limits of truth and fairness, these questions hold the key to personal and professional success. The Trusted Way is the story of Brad Parsons and the unexpected mentors he meets on his journey from morally challenged entrepreneur to trusted advisor and friend. Along the way, he learns about The Four-Way Test , a simple yet powerful yardstick that can be used to measure the impact of a person’s thoughts, words, and deeds toward 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

The Trusted Way is a compelling and accessible guide for building stronger relationships and making the world a better place.

114 pages, Paperback

Published June 2, 2021

About the author

Patrick Galvin, a dynamic speaker, TEDx presenter, author, and coach, is the chief galvanizer at The Galvanizing Group. He champions the power of relationship building and offers practical, actionable strategies that help companies and teams strengthen their internal and external relationships, leading to measurable results. His books serve as practical guides that inspire people to adopt the relationship-building principles he teaches and embodies.

Reviews

[Garrett Haynes · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good book with good principles. I am partial to it because I am a Rotarian and try to live by the Four Way Test as well. I have read quite a few of these parable style business books and this one was pretty good, I think better than his first book. They are always a little cheesy and the stories formulaic, but there are still important lessons to be learned that can be applied to your life and your work. It is a fast read, less than 2 hours, so worth reading if you are a business person and are able to pull the nuggets of wisdom out and apply them.

[Alexander Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author, Patrick Galvin, is a fantastic storyteller. I enjoyed this book so much that we invited Oatrick to speak to our Rotary Club. We bought a few dozen copies and handed the out. Is a quick and easy read- perfect for all ages and can be read in an hour or two!

[Martin Duffy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A “Go-To Book” on how to build sustainable business relationships

Learning from ones mistakes in business invite honest look at processes and people and service delivery that aligns with customer needs. The Trusted Way tells a story of one mans journey to build an enterprise with enduring characteristics where success is anchored in trust, listening to the customer and committing to continuous improvement. Galvin’s narrative is a powerful business parable.