Are you reliable?
- Reliable people show up. On time. Ready to go.
- Reliable people know their job and do it.
- Reliable people value the truth. When they see something, they speak up.
- Reliable people are trusted. When a complex task comes up, reliable people get the opportunity and responsibility.
- Reliable people are respected. Bosses, spouses, children, neighbors, and teammates develop a deep appreciation for one who is reliable. Everyone has suffered the consequences of dealing with others who are unreliable.
- Reliable people are valued. It may be one of the chief traits you can develop.
I know smart people who are unreliable.
I know talented people who are unreliable.
I’ll take reliability over smarts and talent.
