Developing Credibility as a Leader
35mIntermediate2023-03-21
Authors

Dorie Clark
Professor of Business Administration and Published Author
Course details
The work of leadership is to inspire action toward a shared vision. As a leader, if you cannot be seen as a trusted and credible person, then your message will go nowhere. What exactly is credibility? How can leaders consciously and intentionally grow and demonstrate it? What can they do to overcome any deficiencies or mistakes? Dorie Clark answers these questions and more in this practical course. Get tips for demonstrating credibility within a larger team, becoming a more collaborative leader, and burnishing your credibility regardless of your title. Plus, learn how to bounce back if your credibility has been damaged or you need to break a promise.
Skills covered
Leadership SkillsLeadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- What is leadership credibility and why does it matter
Building Personal Credibility
- How to be viewed as a credible leader
- Practice what you preach
- Master hard and soft skills
- How to tell if you're viewed as credible
Demonstrating Credibility with Your Team
- Deliver for your people
- The role of authenticity and vulnerability
- The art of being a collaborative leader
- How to lead as an individual contributor
Overcoming Credibility Problems
- When you have to break your promises
- Fast ways to lose credibility
- What to do if you've lost credibility
Conclusion
- Align your words and actions