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Podcast Episode 73 — 5 Core Values to Build Leadership Credibility!

By Brandon W. Jones on November 7, 2018 0

Hello, and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast, Episode 73: 5 Core Values to Build Leadership Credibility!

LDR 073: 5 Core Values to Build Leadership Credibility!

Hi friends! I hope you are doing well wherever you are listening to this episode! It is fun to see the fall colors coming out and feel the brisk air.

Whether you are a new or experienced leader, leadership credibility is essential. You may be asking, “What is leadership credibility?” It is the ability of a leader to gain the trust and confidence of others. Some people say that when you have leadership credibility, others believe in you and your ability to get things done. When you gain this credibility, those you lead will follow you to the ends of the earth. They will trust you, your decisions and your ability to lead them.

As important as it is though, it is not easy to gain. Leaders constantly face the challenge of gaining leadership credibility from their followers. Additionally, their followers try to test them because they want to know if their leaders are really qualified to be the leader. They also want to be sure that the leader knows what they are talking about.

5 Core Values to Build Leadership Credibility

So how can we gain this high level of leadership credibility? Leadership credibility is not something that can be gained over night. It is developed by consistent ethical and moral behavior, but let’s turn that into something practical.

Here’s four core values leaders can develop to build leadership credibility with their followers.

1. Integrity

What does that mean? Leaders must be honest with their followers. If you tell lies, you will immediately lose the trust of those you are trying to lead. They will discredit what you say in the future and won’t believe you. They will also have a very hard time following you. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode 73 — 5 Core Values to Build Leadership Credibility!

4 Tips to Build Leadership Credibility

By Brandon W. Jones on August 30, 2017 0

When you are a leader it is really important to have leadership credibility. When you have leadership credibility, those you lead will follow you to the ends of the earth because they trust you, your decisions and your ability to lead.

This credibility is very hard to gain. Leaders constantly face the challenge of gaining leadership credibility from their followers. Additionally, their followers try to test their leader’s leadership credibility. Followers want to know if their leaders are really qualified to be their leader. They also want to be sure that the leader knows what they are talking about. [Read more…] about 4 Tips to Build Leadership Credibility

Podcast Episode #3 — Why Leaders Should Have Moral and Ethical Standards

By Brandon W. Jones on June 19, 2017 0

Hello and welcome to the Leadership Done Right Podcast Episode #3 — Why Leaders Should Have Moral and Ethical Standards.

LDR 003: Why Leaders Should Have Moral and Ethical Standards

In today’s business and leadership environment, it is more important than ever that leaders live and conduct themselves with high moral and ethical standards. Leaders face more challenges than ever before coming from every angle. With social media, blogging, YouTube and a wide variety of other platforms, leaders can be exploited. Their actions can be taken out of context, and they can be challenged in a number of other ways.

Moral and Ethical Standards to Live By

Even with all the challenges, however, leaders can do three things to ensure they have moral and ethical standards. [Read more…] about Podcast Episode #3 — Why Leaders Should Have Moral and Ethical Standards

Build Leadership Credibility

By Brandon W. Jones on November 20, 2014 2

When you are a leader it is really important that you have leadership credibility. When you have leadership credibility, those you lead will follow you to the ends of the earth because they trust you, your decisions and your ability to lead.

Gain Leadership Credibility

Leadership credibility is not something that can be gained over night. It is developed by consistent ethical and moral behavior. There are four characteristics that leaders should develop to build leadership credibility with their followers. [Read more…] about Build Leadership Credibility

Life Reflection – How Shall I Live?

By Brandon W. Jones on November 1, 2014 0

When I was in the MBA program at the University of Nevada-Reno, I had to do a write-up for one of my MBA classes. The teacher asked the students to look at their lives and analyze the way they were living their lives. After evaluating their lives he requested that they answer the question, “How shall I live?”

How Shall I Live?

In thinking about how shall I live, it was very important to think about what matters most. In my life there are three driving forces cause me to do what I do. They are outlined below. Each of the three driving forces on my behavior has an influence in my everyday life. [Read more…] about Life Reflection – How Shall I Live?

The Good And Effective Leader

By Brandon W. Jones on June 23, 2014 0

This is a guest post by Elena Erin. Elena is a professional blog writer, and loves to share his ideas related to leadership, management, and employees. She is currently associated with Essay Yard. His write-ups intend to facilitate people with a deep insight regarding massive resources and concepts available to make good leadership styles.

A good and effective leader must always decode its entire internal and external environment. It gives each team member the opportunity to share. It addresses the individual needs of each team member and the needs of the team as a whole. The leader considers the resources and energy available. It also assists his team to set and attain common goals. They must also understand that each person has different motivations in different situations.

A leader promotes the possible participation and lets everybody to flourish and benefit from teamwork.

Decision Making with Accountability

One of the main activities of the leader is to promote interactive and meaningful participation often through teamwork. The leader looks at the future easily and transmits its vision to accomplish goals. He knows how to motivate; guide and support his team members through effective strategies, although difficulties or obstacles arise.

Being a good leader does not activate, mobilise or organise people by force. It is rather to count on its capability of persuading elements that are rational and emotional as well. The necessary decisions are taken by a leader and then implemented after consulting his team. More team members can participate in the process of decision making, the more they will be motivated. This will also develop a healthy climate, foster a sense of unity and make better decisions. [Read more…] about The Good And Effective Leader