The Trust Gap

Why the old trust playbook falls short and what leaders can do instead.


Based on original doctoral research and two decades of lived experience, this upcoming book explores five behaviors that help leaders build trust across difference.


Join the Early Readers List to receive exclusive insights, practical frameworks, and updates as the book develops.







About the Book


Trust changes when difference enters the room.


Most leadership advice assumes teams are demographically neutral. But what happens when trust must cross differences in race, gender, lived experience, and identity?



The Trust Gap explores five research-grounded behaviors that help leaders move beyond generic trust-building advice and create environments where candor, collaboration, and engagement can thrive.



Combining original doctoral research with two decades of experience in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and culture work, Alexandra offers leaders practical tools for building trust where it matters most.




About Alexandra


Alexandra (Alix) Prassas is an organizational effectiveness consultant, leadership strategist, EVP at Momentum Advisors, and founder of Cultural Elevation Consulting. Her work focuses on helping leaders build stronger cultures, elevate performance, and navigate complexity with greater confidence and trust.


Her doctoral research examined trust-building across difference and uncovered five behaviors that challenge conventional assumptions about how trust develops in today’s workplaces.




What You’ll Receive


Join the Early Readers List, and you’ll receive:


The complimentary Trust Framework

Exclusive research insights and practical applications

Behind-the-scenes updates as the book develops

Early access opportunities and book announcements

Invitations to future conversations and events