Credibility
Caldwell et al. (2010) have used Mayer’s 1995 work to define loyalty as trustworthiness that is “a subjective perception interpreted by each party and is measured on a continuum that assesses the ability, benevolence, and integrity of the party to be trusted” (p. 500, para 3). They believe that this model of trust defines our ability as a set of skills that can have influence over another while wanting to do good that emanates integrity that you can adhere to and the other can accept. This model …show more content…
75). In ‘live the shared values’, you want to send signals such as spending your time and attention wisely, watching your language, asking purposeful questions, and seeking feedback. By practicing these qualities, you are showing others what matters and where your priorities are. During my time at the food bank, I was able to exhibit these qualities because I was able to help the lesser fortunate by assisting the food bank by getting the needed supplies to these families faster. While inversely ‘teaching others to model the values’ by confronting critical incidents, telling stories, and reinforcing through systems and processes. For instance, I had a great experience volunteering, and I could tell my experience to another who would, in turn, give their services back to the community. This process would cause a ripple effect as others would see that my words and actions aligned since I am practicing what I preach. By doing this, another person would view me as someone they can trust and rely …show more content…
Although this assignment was short-term, I do see the long-term desired effect that something like this can have. For example, even though most of the work can be done in solitude, there are still chances of interaction with others. Getting to know others and their work habits can help to maximize your time because people are willing to share tips with you, and this will build unity because you are left with a sense of belonging. When you feel competence and confidence, you are more likely to take leaps into the unknown to challenge yourselves. As a result, you are more inclined to take responsibility for your actions, and this help builds on your already established core values as individuals. As mentioned previously, one of my core value is to be accountable, and that mean doing what I said I would do. If I am viewed as someone that can be relied on, then that would increase my competency level and more responsibility will come my way. Consequently, inspires other to take a risk and venture out into the