Tag: credibility

The Crash and Burn of Credentialism

Commentary The word credentials is derived from Latin for “believe” as in “Credo in unum deum” meaning “I believe in one God.” To have credentials is to have credibility, which is to say that people can and should trust you. We saw this throughout the pandemic. If you did not have the right piece of paper—if you just wanted…


4 Ways to Completely Destroy Your Credibility at Work

By John Brandon The way we work is changing, but that’s not the only shifting thing in the workplace: Your credibility with your coworkers can also shift—and it can happen faster than you think. Make a few loudmouth remarks, berate people too much, or make up a few loose facts, and you will be ostracized as…


This Is How Collaboration Strengthens Your Leadership

By Steven Nelick Leadership is a critical component to the success of any business, and one of the most effective ways to blaze a trail that others will follow is to collaborate with them. Working with others is a message that executives and managers consistently push to employees because it’s clear that a company is stronger when…