No one thing builds “credibility.” However, it’s a combination of things that have to come together to establish it. If you have every worked under a manager who had credibility, chances he/she inspired and excited their whole team. As a trainee you could trust he/she to do the right things and you trusted her judgement. Credible leaders draw passionate and dedicated followers, and people want to work for them. Credibility is imperative in many areas, not just leadership positions (MindTools, 2015). For instance, sales representatives need credibility to be successful- people are not going to buy from someone they don’t trust, or from someone who knows nothing about the product. To build character, first recognize the core values that you won’t disrupt. People with powerful personality stand up for what they believe in, even when it goes against the favored opinion. You need to spend time getting to know yourself and the things you care about most, and be willing to protect your values and decisions (MindTools, 2015). …show more content…
A person needs to be known as someone who does the right things for the right reasons. To maintain your integrity, decide thoroughly about the options and commitments that you make, and never make a commitments that you can’t keep. When a person makes a mistake, own up to it straightaway, and do whatever it takes to correct it. As a leader you need to be authentic, people who are authentic do what they say; there’s no secret about their goals, or about how those goals might interpret to their actions. It is very important to know yourself inside and out, and to establish authenticity in everything that you do (MindTools,