As a leader, you must be committed to building your own credibility. Credibility is the level of respect that your co-workers have for you. Here’s what builds it and what destroys it:
Builds Credibility Destroys Credibility
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Keeping your promises |
Putting yourself first |
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Showing consistency |
Being late |
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Being fair |
Making excuses |
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Getting involved, not just giving orders |
Focusing on negatives |
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Being solution-focused |
Being dishonest |
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Caring for people around you |
Holding grudges |
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Helping others win |
Stealing credit for wins |
When you have credibility, leading people and managing change is easy.
