“Tanya Uyigue brings clarity and courage to conversations many workplaces avoid. She names the experiences employees often keep quiet and helps leaders understand how trust is built or quietly broken. This is a thoughtful guide for leaders who truly want to listen and lead with intention.”
—Maura Mitchell, Managing Director of Entrepreneurial Services, Women’s Business Development Center
“Tanya Uyigue delivers a courageous and deeply necessary message. Many employees feel unheard and unseen, and this book exposes the leadership patterns that quietly erode trust. This is a compelling guide for leaders who truly want to listen, grow, and create environments where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.”
—Sunny Akomu Akhigbe, MBA, author, speaker, coach, and founder of A Boy and His Dream
“In today’s workforce, engagement is earned. Tanya doesn’t just show leaders what to avoid—she shares practical strategies on how to build teams that are grounded in authenticity, respect, and trust.”
—Monica Floyd, Deputy Director, TradesFutures
“Tanya’s book is a gift that affords leaders an opportunity to proactively and authentically apply principles from her keen and grounded insights. Here are the keys to building trust for flourishing workplaces.”
—Idara Ogunsaju, founder, The Antorge Group, and author of The Confidence Talk
“True leadership isn’t a fixed set of principles universally applied—it’s a personal, individual approach with each person we have the privilege of leading. When we change the focus from ‘how I lead’ to ‘what they need,’ we build space and support for everyone to become the best version of their professional selves that they can.”
—Kristen Schascheck, Vice President of Sales, Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament