Studies

How authority is built.

Our studies examine the mechanisms of trust, reputation and institutional legitimation — the foundations on which international relevance is built.

Study 01 · 2026

The G-House Trust & Authority Report 2026.

A study of how trust, reputation and institutional authority arise in the international arena — and why they have become the most important currency of successful personalities and companies. With observations on visibility, legitimation and curated access.

Study 02 · 2026

The G-House Expert Income Report 2026.

How much coaches, trainers and management consultants in Germany actually earn — and why the market's growth does not reach everyone. On income, market structures and the economics of authority.

Study 03 · 2026

Reach, Reputation & Economic Success 2026.

A theory-led investigation into whether reach or reputation drives economic success in expert markets — integrating signalling theory, source credibility and social cognition into a single model.