

Amr Kaissi
Professor and author focused on leadership and organizational behavior; author of The Positive Intent Mindset, which explores trust, accountability, and assuming positive intent at work.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 29min
Assuming the Best About Others is Hard—But Necessary
Amr Kaissi, leadership professor and author of The Positive Intent Mindset, explains why assuming positive intent matters at work. He discusses how negativity harms trust and well being. He outlines five skills to build trust while keeping accountability. He shows practical moves like asking “what” questions, reality testing, and using forgiveness to reduce reactivity.


