The Credibility Compass covers eight practices of credible leadership:
When all eight practices are present and balanced, you achieve true credible leadership, where people believe you and follow your lead willingly and enthusiastically.
If any practice is missing, you'll experience symptoms that indicate a credibility gap. Use this Compass regularly to ensure you maintain balance across all practices.
Empathetic
You believe someone else's lived experience regardless of your own.
Trustworthy
You've proven your competence, and people act on your words.
Visionary
You can clearly articulate where you want people to go with you.
Supportive
You create space for your team to learn and grow.
Vulnerable
You're open, real, and able to admit when you're wrong.
Likeable
People like being around you, regardless of whether they like you.
Integrity
You do what you say you will do, consistently.
Capable
You take action and make decisions based on experience.