Credibility is very easy to lose but takes work to build and maintain. Why? Because credibility withdrawals for unfavorable behaviors are often greater in magnitude than the deposits for favorable behaviors. Here are 15 things that will quickly deplete your credibility bank and subsequently chip away at your leadership influence.
1. Having insufficient knowledge
2. Ignorance
3. Careless research
4. Inaccurate information
5. Outdated data
6. Lack of follow-through
7. Empty/broken promises
8. Hypocrisy
9. Duplicity
10. Pretense
11. Lack of authenticity
12. Minimization
13. Exaggeration
14. Selectivity/bias/omission
15. Dishonesty
Many of these credibility destroyers can be avoided or the behaviors can be changed. Contact us to learn how a coach can help you identify areas for improvement and create a plan for leadership growth and development!
Jay Desko is the CEO of The Center Consulting Group and brings experience in the areas of organizational assessment, leadership coaching, decision-making, and strategic questioning. Jay’s degrees include an M.Ed. in Instructional Systems Design from Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Leadership from The Union Institute.
