Trust is important when we work for someone and when someone works for us. Productivity and efficiency soar with increase in the trust.
An article in achieveforum.com points out to a TV drama as an example for this.
In the serial President Tom Kirkman threatens to charge the Governor who wants to go rogue with obstructing a federal investigation. However it was a lie to keep the Governor in check.
The article says that credibility is neither optional nor negotiable.
'Credibility is no longer an entitlement; it does not automatically come with a title, a degree or seniority. Instead, leaders must earn credibility through intentionally building it with their employees, boss, colleagues and customers,' it states.
Credibility can be built by being consistent in word, action, competence in the field, commitment and concern for others.
Though lying worked Kirkman, it is something that leaders should avoid at all cost.
