Identify and explain the three core dimensions of credibility—competence, character, and connection—and describe how each one influences professional communication.
Analyze recent personal communication experiences to recognize where each credibility dimension was strengthened or challenged.
Apply the credibility framework to assess your own speaking patterns and begin identifying practical adjustments that enhance clarity, trust, and rapport.
Understanding the Value and Skill of Credibility
Credibility is a valuable element of communication that we know when we see it in others, but may not know how to embody it in our professional work. Is it someone's posture? Their tone of voice? Would it shock you to discover it's not any of those?
Miranda Hawk
I'm thrilled to make this simple yet so important resource available to the general public! Originally part of our Introduction to Public Speaking course, this overview of credibility will help you discover your own approach to competency, character, and connection.
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