credibility

3 Questions People Ask To Judge Their Leader’s Credibility

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Credibility is the primary reason that people choose to follow their leaders. Numerous studies validate this fact.  Credibility is the quality of being believed and trusted. It’s about reliability, authenticity and accountability… walking the talk, keeping promises. People ask 3 questions to judge their leader’s credibility: 1. “Can I trust you?” Credible leaders understand that their actions live long after their words. Leading by example and fulfilling promises strengthen a leader’s credibility. Encouraging comparable behavior among all team members builds …

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3 Behaviors That Reveal Leadership Credibility

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  When asked in several studies how they judge a leader, employees cite attributes like vision, experience, communication skills and others; but consistently, the dominant response is credibility. When pressed to define “credibility,” people typically reply with a phrase like: “they walk the talk.” The consistency with which a leader’s actions align with his or her words defines leadership credibility. These 3 behaviors reveal how consistently you act in accordance with your words and values: 1. How you spend your …

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Going First

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Bob Schultek Author of The Gauntlet Credibility is the number one reason people choose to follow their leaders. That credibility is based on the leader’s behaviors, transparency and accountability. How they walk the talk, keep promises, lead from the front. To build a vibrant organizational culture, leaders must go first. They are the first to make sacrifices, the first to take risks, and the first to feel consequences. They are the first to model the company’s values, first …

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3 Actions That Reveal Your Leadership Credibility

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When asked how they judge a leader to be credible, people will typically respond with a phrase like: “they walk the talk.”  Indeed, the consistency with which actions match words defines leadership credibility. And the level of that consistency is determined by how aligned your words and actions are with your personal values and those of your organization. These 3 scenarios reveal how consistently you communicate and act in accordance with your values: How you …

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What’s The Foundation of Leadership?

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Is it authenticity? Is it integrity? Is it vision? How about competency? Or, perhaps it’s inspiration? Why does it matter? From numerous studies, conducted over thirty-plus years, we know that this list of qualities – authenticity, integrity, etc. – defines what people want from their leaders. Believing that their leaders will act in accordance with these values is another matter. When assessing believability, leaders who more consistently demonstrate these values are judged to be more …

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