Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It Hardcover – August 2, 2011

Easy to read and very interesting. I love how the author explains the different leadership qualities that are viewed as important around the world. I think everyone in a leadership position should read this book as it helps to guide self reflection in order to incorporate positive leadership qualities into current practices. It also provides insight into other culture, their views on important characteristics in their leaders, and how leadership is viewed overall. Well written and engaging. Highly recommend!

My boss had me buy 8 copies so she, my peers, and I could all read this and have group discussions. She probably should have just bought one and read it herself. We never got past chapter 4 and we only met to discuss the book 2 times. Then it was decided that we had more important things to do than reading a book...therefore losing credibility. What I read was good, so I can't fault the book...have to give it 5 stars.

excellent book on leadership, the book has given me insight and examples that are easy to follow, the time and research has paid off.

When you have to read this book for work, it's much easier to listen to it. Just saying!!The philosophy behind the book is great and you will find yourself trying to implement their ideas. It's not hard to improve as a leader. It just takes a little bit of effort. Now if only everyone in a leadership position took this advice to heart!

Required for a class. One of the less painful reads. I don't need a book to tell me not to be a jerk, tell the truth, follow through and people will respect me - and therefore I'll have credibility. But, whatever, I did need the three college credits....

My boss recommended this book so I gave it a shot and read it as an elective book for a course in my master's degree program. It's a perfectly fine book on leadership though I don't find that there is anything new or Earth-shattering about it. It's full of the same theories and concepts as almost every other leadership book on the market but the difference is using the term "credibility." It wasn't a waste of time to read but I didn't come away with anything spectacular to talk about or use in my daily work.

Although this book was first written over 20 years ago it is as fresh and current as if it was written today. I recommend this book to any leader or would be leader who wants to lead the way into the future by exemplifying greatness. A must read for any manager at all levels.

Good read for people that are in management positions