Do you ever wonder if you are a credible leader? Are you aware of whether your daily actions strengthen - or compromise - your credibility with your colleagues? And do you truly understand the foundations of credible leadership?

John C. Maxwell said: “Credibility is the currency of a leader. With it, the leader is solvent; without it, they are bankrupt.”

Indeed, credibility is the cornerstone of building trust. It assures others that you possess proven expertise, unwavering integrity, consistent actions, and a strong ability to honor your commitments. Credibility hinges on a delicate balance of demonstrated knowledge, impeccable ethics, and authentic communication.

When well sustained, credibility becomes a powerful lever that determines your power of influence, your ability to mobilize others and, ultimately, to ensure individual and collective success. Without it, even the most impressive skills and the most impactful speeches risk going unnoticed, being questioned or even ignored.

But here’s the thing: credibility isn’t a badge you can simply pin on your jacket with a boastful “Look at me - I’m credible!” It’s a perception built gradually and deliberately in the minds of your colleagues. This perception is shaped by their expectations, experiences, and even their biases. Credibility exists solely in their eyes, making it both a powerful and fragile asset.

The good news? While you can’t control every aspect of how others perceive you, there are concrete strategies to build and strengthen your credibility—and common pitfalls you can avoid preventing undermining it.  

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Your results will provide an initial insight into where you stand, which you can further explore with an expert, a coach, your HR partner, or through targeted training.