| The Leadership Trait Dependability | | | | life. He has taken his anger out on other associates |
| | | | | which has a major impact on their morale. We need |
| Dependability encompasses more than being at your | | | | Joe to be totally dependable and provide a positive |
| job on time as it has a wide range of expectations. | | | | image. If you have to wonder what personality is |
| | | | | showing up today then the level of dependability is |
| How many times have you made the comment | | | | unacceptable. |
| “If I only had someone I could depend on my | | | | |
| job would be so much easier.” We have all made | | | | Kalin has also been employed for 2 years and has |
| that comment,” why can’t I depend on | | | | been late on one occasion, associates were worried |
| anyone.” There are loads of people that are | | | | as it wasn’t like her to be late, and when she |
| extremely dependable and it doesn’t take long | | | | arrived she immediately advised her boss she had |
| to realize who they are. The mistake that we often | | | | been in an accident. She was physically ok and |
| make is that we take them for granted forgetting to | | | | performed her duties admirably. She could have made |
| show our appreciation. | | | | the decision to be mad about the accident but she |
| | | | | chose to be a consistently dependable leader |
| Dependability isn’t just showing up on time | | | | regardless of the situation. |
| it’s also decision making, trust and total | | | | |
| commitment to your position. Let’s use an | | | | Dependability requires a personal commitment each |
| example; Joe is an excellent associate that has never | | | | and everyday and a lot of hard work on your behalf. |
| been late for work over the past 2 years. He has | | | | It is well worth the effort as it is a great feeling to |
| worked hard to be the master of his trade but has | | | | be recognized for your total dependability. |
| made numerous bad decisions concerning his personal | | | | |