India, Nov. 24 -- Over the years, I have observed that the most potent force in any relationship - whether between individuals, institutions, or nations - is sincerity. It does not generate noise or seek attention; rather, it subtly shapes everything that sustains: Credibility, collaboration, and trust.

Having spent a considerable part of my life at the nexus of business and public policy, I have witnessed how sincerity can transform dialogue into partnership and intentions into progress. Trust, after all, is not constructed through announcements or documents; it is nurtured through consistency - in our verbal expressions, actions, and listening practices. When sincerity is present, progress transpires naturally. Conversely, when it is a...