Creating Credibility in the Office

Irfan, S.Pd

It seems unfair if we don't thoroughly explore the meaning of credibility first. Credibility is a capability (ability), quality or strength that can create a sense of trust. This understanding of credibility will encourage us to find out about things that can help us to build credibility or gain the trust of people in our work environment.

We all know that building credibility is not an easy thing. We need to prepare the time and give maximum effort in building self-credibility. Not a few people who try to learn how to build credibility by looking at examples of building credibility. Indeed, building credibility is not as easy as we imagine and not as easy as turning the palm of the hand. However, take it easy, fellow readers. Because this article will help fellow readers to build good credibility, especially in the workplace.

There are several things that need to be done to build credibility and these are very necessary to do so that harmony and professionalism can be realized at work.

1. Mutual respect for others (RESPECT).

Credibility is related to trust. But a trust will not be formed when we do not get respect from others, and other people will only respect us, if we respect them too. In essence, mutual respect or have respect is very essential in building credibility in the office.

Treat everyone in the office well, no matter what their title or position in the office, they are individuals who deserve our respect. Respect for others is a polite attitude that everyone needs to have.

We need to always remember that “Others may forget what we said. Other people will also forget what we did to them. However, other people will never forget how we made them feel.” Make others always feel that we respect them, so that it will be easier for us to build credibility in the work environment.

2. Always Open Yourself to Continue Learning.

We need to instill the principle in our hearts, “If I was a smart person, then there would be someone who is much smarter and smarter than me”. By instilling this principle, we will continue to be open to learning and practicing new skills. Try to find out what things we don't know, identify our weaknesses and strengths.

When our co-workers, bosses or maybe our clients judge that we are agile individuals and like to learn new things, they will be more interested in collaborating and collaborating with us.

This attitude will help us in build credibility easily, because people in the office believe that even though we can't do something yet, we will try to learn it.

3. Communicate with Others Effectively.

We can also build credibility in communication, namely byhow to build communication with coworkers,bosses, clients, customers and business partners effectively. In this case, we need to train ourselves to be a good listener, be empathetic and guard our words when conveying something or answering what other people ask.

When we have views or opinions that are different from others, don't immediately refute them or make them feel cornered by our words. However, try to listen to their perspective first and try to understand it more deeply. In addition, we also need to convey kind, positive and polite words. This is one way of building credibility in a persuasive message. Through kind words, others will prefer to listen and follow what we say.

4. Have the best possible timing.

Credibility will be hard to build for people who can't manage their time well. Logically, how can we keep promises with other people, if we can't manage our time well? Poor timing will lead to distrust of co-workers, bosses and clients of our performance. Therefore, to build good credibility we need to have good and organized time management. Complete work tasks on time, always keep promises, increase productivity, and so on.

5. Be Firm with Yourself and Others in the Office.

We need to always remember that “trust is something that is contagious”. That is, if we believe in ourselves, then others will also believe in us. So to get that trust, we have to be firm with ourselves. For example, when sharing an idea in a forum, try to avoid apologizing for what you said.

Don't worry, everyone in the forum has the right to speak. In addition, avoid being disdainful or insecure about everything we say. Logically, if you doubt yourself, how can others believe in you? Credibility must be built from within ourselves, so that others will believe that we are someone who can be trusted.

6. Dare to Take Risks.

People who dare to take risks and get out of your comfort zone they will more easily build credibility in the work environment. Therefore, from now on we must venture to explore things that we have never done before. If this is indeed good for our development, why not?

Growth and success start with curiosity and a desire to keep learning. The people who have managed to build their credibility in the office are the individuals who have made it through all of this.

7. Always Try to Build a Strong Team.

When we become clever and great at building strong work teams, people will put their trust in us even more. Our credibility will increase and our work will be easier to do, because we have a strong and compact team collaboration. So to build strong credibility in the office, we need to take the time to be cooperative in appreciating and acknowledging the achievements and performance of others around us. This will make it easier for us to step together towards success.

8. Have Clear Boundaries Between Work and Personal Life.

Credibility will be difficult for someone to have, if they always mix work affairs with personal matters. Combining the two things will only makeproductivity leveland efficiency in our work has fallen sharply.

Therefore, we need to make clear boundaries so that the affairs of the two are not mixed. In addition, people who always combine work life with personal life will appear unprofessional in the performance they provide. So, how can credibility be built if we behave like that?

9. Always Enthusiastic and Motivated in Living Work Life in the Office.

People who are always passionate and motivated in getting their work done are the people who are easiest to build credibility in the office. Colleagues, bosses, customers and clients around them will believe that every job they do will be completed with all their heart, so that the results obtained will be maximal. So, don't forget to always be excited and motivated, Career Advice colleagues.

10. Pay attention to the way we dress in the office.

Building credibility in the office can also be started by paying attention to how we dress in the office. If we always violate office policies by wearing unprofessional clothing, it will be difficult for others to trust us. Dressing professionally will make others more comfortable and confident to work with us.

11. Frequently Offers Help to Others.

Try to be someone who likes to help other people in the office. This will create a collaborative impression on us. Individuals who like to help others will have good reputation and positive among other employees. Conditions like this will make it easier for us to build good credibility in the office.

12. Give Attention and Care to People in the Office Environment.

Building a positive reputation and good credibility can not only be obtained by helping people in the office environment, but also by paying attention and caring for their development. For example, when one of our co-workers falls ill, ask how his health is after he returns to work. The sense of care and attention we give to others will make it easier for us to build good credibility in the office.

13. Try to Always Be Responsive.

Responsiveness is very necessary in building credibility in the office. Try to be an employee with a high level of responsiveness. For example, replying to important emails quickly, answering phone calls quickly, and so on.

14. Show Gratitude to People in the Office Environment.

In the end, every human being cannot live alone. Humans always need help from other humans. Therefore, don't forget to thank the people around us, whether they are co-workers, bosses, managers, clients, business partners or even customers. By showing the gratitude we give to them, the people around us will have more trust in us.

15. Find a Mentor Who Can Help Us in Building Credibility.

If we feel that we have done the 14 ways above, but still feel that we are not maximal in building credibility, then fellow readers can ask for the help of a mentor.

Look for a trusted mentor who you feel very confident in him that this mentor can guide fellow readers into someone who has high credibility.