Management Tip of the Day: Demonstrate Your Credibility as a Leader

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   TIPS   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile AUGUST 10, 2012 Demonstrate Your Credibility as a Leader One of the most critical traits of an effective leader is credibility. If your team doesn't believe in your ability to do your job, you'll struggle to motivate them. Don't assume your credibility is apparent. Make an effort to establish it from the beginning by showing your willingness to work hard, modeling the behaviors you're trying to encourage in others, and keeping promises and meeting deadlines. Always be prepared for meetings and presentations. Hold others accountable, treating them fairly and consistently. And, use your power and influence for the benefit of others. Remember that once you've established it, it's important to continue to demonstrate your trustworthiness credibility for the long term. Today's Management Tip was adapted from the Harvard ManageMentor Online Module: Leading and Motivating. Buy the course and learn what it means to be an inspiring leader: » Share Today's Tip: FEATURED PRODUCT The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels HBR Press Book Get instant access to 30 of HBR Press's bestselling books including: The First 90 Days, Blue Ocean Strategy, The Innovator's Dilemma, Leading Change, Understanding Michael Porter, and the entire HBR's 10 Must Reads series – without the hassle and cost of shipping. Visit our ebook page to browse all 30 titles and learn more about this exciting new offering. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS Explore a New Career with an Informational Interview Reveal Your Intentions to Build Trust Motivate Your Problem Employee Introverts Can Still Innovate Give Your Organization a Marketing Makeover Create an Office Space that Encourages Teamwork Get the Most From Your Star Salespeople Get Your Boss to Say Yes Get Unstuck When Innovating Choose the Right Leadership Approach All Previous Tips BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's Must Reads Library Set Guide to Persuasive Presentations Guide to Better Business Writing Guide to Getting the Right Work Done Introducing HBR's Morning Advantage The Harvard Business Review Morning Advantage delivers the latest business ideas from beyond HBR.org directly to your inbox every morning — and it is free! Sign up today >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2012 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)