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Leadership is…….
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I love this quote because it can provide insight reliability, they are far more likely to cooperate,
into the importance of credibility for successful listen to their decisions, and follow their direction
leadership. In brief, credibility is the foundation than if people lack respect or faith in the leader.
upon which a leader’s success is built; without it, Additionally, people with credibility typically
they are bankrupt. receive more effective support from stakeholders
and subordinates.
Credibility is people's trust or faith in a leader’s
character and ability. It is derived from the On the other hand, a leader without credibility is
unequivocal knowledge that a leader will do what effectively bankrupt. Having no credibility with
they say they will do and is earned over time their team and peers can hurt their leadership
through a track record of successful performance. ability, as they lack authority and respect. People
are less likely to cooperate and follow their
It is, therefore, fundamental for a leader to instructions, and building a successful team with
have credibility if they want to be successful. a leader with more credibility is difficult.
When people have faith in a leader’s ability and

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