Credibility is a Good Thing. Right?

We all know that credibility is necessary to lead.

Don't we?

Of course we do. What a silly question!

But wait . . . stick with me for a minute . . . is it? Is it really?

Can credibility ever be a hinderance? 

Comments

[Stuart Shaw]

Hi Lisa

Is credibility not unlike fame? One minute you're starring in Platoon, the next you're being booed off stage.... In all seriousness, I think the key is authenticity. Even if you're proved wrong - or at least human - which every leader is in some way or other eventually - so long as you were real (in the sense of being open, thankful to others for their part in your rise/success, true to your own values).

[Shaun Emerson]

Lisa,

This one feels like a trick question :). I went and took another look at the definition of credible (capable or worthy of being believed). I can't up come up with a thought for how credibility can be a hinderance. I say no.

[Lisa Rosendahl]

Stuart - authenticity is such a great point. Building credibility with every "Boo" . . . great title for a blog post.

Nope, not a trick question Shaun. I agree and would say no too.

[Claudia Vandermilt]

Good question, it does make one think.

I believe credibility is like respect, you need to earn it in order for it to stick. But, if it's authentic, it'll stick and that's a good thing.