Many leaders contemplate how visible they are in the scope of their area of influence. Have you considered visibility as compared to credibility? Both visibility and credibility are recognized as forms of positive influence or power in leadership roles. Visibility results from behaviors that are physically visible, typically considered to be external attributes. Credibility on the other hand results from behaviors that give a person influence and are typically considered internal attributes.
As leaders the goal should be to master the art of being both seen and heard. Be both visible and credible. Successful leaders master behaviors that allow them to be both physically seen by others and have appropriate influence on others. Leaders who master the balance of visibility and credibility are trusted and believed in by others.
How visible and credible are you in the scope of your leadership role?
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ReplyDeleteIn member organizations, there is value in personal invisibility for paid staff in favor of organizational visibility. The same applies to assigning highly visible roles to elected leaders – provided they are competent, i.e., articulate, able to espouse organizational goals, recognize and suppress "personal goals" and our to advance "we" at the expense of "I". Leaders know when to lead in stealth mode.
IF you find such a leader – nourish them and take their photo – they are RARE!
Gil Longwell
Meeting With Success! LLC.