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3 Questions People Ask To Judge Their Leader’s Credibility

February 19, 2019 by Bob Schultek

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 …

Inspiring Change

March 22, 2022March 27, 2018 by Bob Schultek

Improving results means tackling change. Change is hard work, demanding commitment, perseverance and discretionary effort. Only the people in a business can change it, and they will invest their talent and energy to do so if they believe that their actions will make a difference. Commitment, perseverance and discretionary effort cannot be commanded…they must be inspired. Inspiration is possible when people believe that their work is meaningful, a realization that springs from an appreciation that their leaders …