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
Keeping your promises |
Putting yourself first |
Showing consistency |
Being late |
Being fair |
Making excuses |
Getting involved, not just giving orders |
Focusing on negatives |
Being solution-focused |
Being dishonest |
Caring for people around you |
Holding grudges |
Helping others win |
Stealing credit for wins |
When you have credibility, leading people and managing change is easy.