Thursday Tapestry: Email Introductions, Trusting AI (or Not), and Warren's Wisdom
- Su-Yen Wong
- Nov 26, 2025
- 2 min read
Relationships and reputation compound over time. At the heart of that compounding effect is trust - how we earn it, spend it, and sometimes squander it.This edition looks at trust from three different angles: the micro-level of an email introduction, the organisational level of AI adoption, and the long arc of the legacy we leave behind. Let's dive in!
The Art of the Perfect Intro
Have you ever been asked to make an introduction to someone in your network? I try my best to help, but some are honestly easier to say yes to than others. For example, the Self Contained Forwardable Email. What's that? If you ever ask someone for an intro, this is required reading. Tip #8 is gold if you want to build (rather than deplete) your trust account.
Why Some People Love AI and Others Flinch
At one of my recent board meetings, we had a spirited discussion around why some people love AI while others instinctively recoil. This thoughtful piece from The Conversation explains why the divide isn’t just generational or about tech-savviness; it’s about how our brains perceive risk and trust.
Warren Buffett and the Long Game of Trust
And then there’s the ultimate long game in trust. Warren Buffett’s latest Thanksgiving letter - his final one as Berkshire Hathaway CEO - is worth a reflective read. It’s a gentle nudge to think about our own next chapters: not just what we’re doing, but what we’re leaving behind. The full letter is here.
The AI Reaction Spectrum in One Cartoon
If you ever wondered why AI triggers “wow” in some people and “why” in others… here you go.
Until next time, may the early steps of your next chapter unfold gently and remind you that clarity often starts small.
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