5 Sure Ways of Getting Back Your Credibility In The Workplace

The aura in the office seems to have changed suddenly.
Your boss and your colleagues don’t seem to trust you anymore with the important stuff, they accord you no team support and conversations seem to be changing once you enter the room.
Or as the boss, your employees seem to be second-guessing every decision you make and the directives you issue.
Could it be that you are beginning to lose credibility in the office?
As a professional, credibility is key as it not only determines how others perceive you in the workplace but also because without it your career stands to be crippled and destroyed.
If you are at these point in your career-life, I can tell you for a fact as a career coach, you are not alone as this is one of the main frustrations that employees who come to me for career-coaching sessions normally encounter.
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There is certainly no cause for alarm as lost credibility can easily be regained.
This is how…

5 ways to regain your credibility in the workplace

1. Admit your mistake
The main reason why most people lose credibility in the office is because of making grave mistakes.
As humans, we are all bound to make some mistakes sometimes here and there.
What matters most is not that you made a mistake but rather how you come out from it and what you do after.
Carry out a self-analysis to help you best understand where and how exactly you went wrong.
The next thing you need to do is to aadmit to others and yourself that you have actually made a mistake and you are taking accountability for it, this is the only way that you will be able to move forward.
Remember every mistake made provides an opportunity to learn something.
In the future when you are faced with a similar situation you will without a doubt know the right step to take.
2. Speak it out
We all react to tough situations differently.
Do you tend to naturally become withdrawn from other people when you’re encountering challenges?
When you avoid talking about the situation you only aggravate the situation further.
Take the bull by the horns.
Find someone to talk to it can be another boss, a colleague or a career-mentor.
It may seem embarrassing and nerve-wrecking talking about your mistakes.
But Consider what you stand to gain.
At the end of the day you are able to get a candid opinion and be better advised on the right course of action as opposed to trying to figure out things completely on your own.
It is also important to ensure that you keep communicating with people in the workplace.
This will show them that you’re over the situation and now doing the best you can.
3. Change your attitude
Attitude determines your altitude.
Quit beating yourself up just because your staff, boss or workmates suddenly don’t seem to trust you anymore.
You’re likely to be perceived negatively and people in the office may even try to  bringdown your confidence and self-esteem.
But you need to keep your eyes on the bigger picture: your career goals, where you want to be in 5 years time, how you wish to grow your business or your plans to advance your career.
Have a positive outlook and a winning attitude.
This will help you regain your self-drive and in turn enable you to be more productive at work.
4. Give 100%
Now that you know the right course of action to take, it is now time to walk your talk.
To regain the position that you lost in the eyes of your staff, colleagues or boss you need to put in the work.
This is not the time to catch up with the latest office gossip.
Pay more attention to your work and show that your number one priority now is delivering quality work.
How much is an hour worth to you?
Find a way to maximize on your time and efficiently manage your time.
Do not be afraid to take the mantle and take initiative as this a sure way to rightfully earn back your lost credibility.
5. Be Professional and organized
The reason you’re in this predicament could be because certain things in your life are not in order.
Could be your organizational skills are wanting or lately you have been having issues weighing on your mind.
It is time to put every aspect of your life; your personal life, work life and your thoughts in order as It affects your overall performance and productivity at work.
Ensure even your desk is neatly organized so that you able to easily access important documents and eliminate clutter.
This way you are able to be professional at work and eliminate chances of you being confused and unorganized.
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You are therefore able to make sound decisions, to be effective and efficient in the workplace.
That said…
When your boss and other members of staff are able to trust you with greater responsibilities this increases your chances of attaining career-success and career-advancement.
On the other hand, if you are the boss when your employees trust you, you become a better leader and motivator and in turn you are able to retain your best employees or clients.
As we all know, In the office you have very limited room to keep on making mistakes.
Get back your credibility today!
Roseann Ngáng’a is a Communication Assistant at Corporate Staffing a leading HR firm that offers recruitment and FREE job placement. For more information visit their website on www.corporatestaffing.co.ke