Chris Dodd, Author at Training Journal

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New leader, old story: How teams decide before you speak

Businessmen whispering and sharing confidential information in office

Reputation walks into work before you do, and teams cling to old stories. Chris Dodd explores how labels form, why cynics shape perceptions, and how leaders earn credibility socially through visibility, listening and consistency. Behaviour, not title, rebuilds trust, lifts…