The Coaching for Leadership Case Study Workbook

Casefile 5

Corporate Citizen, Dearly Departed

Personal reputation is one element that’s literally vital for any leader to establish and maintain. When a leader maintains a reputation, the reputation maintains the leader. Fortunately, personal reputation is almost completely under a leader’s control. In the long run, a good reputation helps build a better future by demonstrating credibility to peers, managers, and work colleagues.

Gaining support in critical situations often hinges on the historic credibility of warring tribes. The better your track record and reputation, the more likely it is that your voice will be heard over the rabble. Building ...