Here's how you can gain credibility and become a trusted employee in your boss's eyes.

In order to gain the favor of the upper management or the boss, it is necessary to be a good team player. It is necessary to be reliable within the team. And you need to be strong in communication, outgoing, and look at problems from a different perspective.

Effective communication is a cornerstone of trust-building. By being transparent, consistent, clear, and empathetic in your communication, you can foster strong, trust-based relationships in any setting. Open and honest communication fosters trust by showing that you have nothing to hide. Being transparent about decisions, changes, and expectations helps others feel informed and valued. Be clear and concise, simplify messages and avoid jargon and complex language. Make your messages clear and easy to understand by using focused communication method and stay focused on the topic and avoid unnecessary information that can dilute the message.

Think as if you're a project manager, and your team's building a cutting-edge app. Consistency is your secret recipe. You don't just code like a wizard one day and vanish into a black hole the next. Nope! You're like clockwork—delivering clean code, meeting milestones, and showing up for those virtual stand-ups. Your boss? They trust you to steer the ship. And your colleagues? They know you're the reliable engine that keeps things chugging. So, whether it's lines of code or cups of coffee, consistency is your golden ticket to trusted-employee land.

Consistency in how and when you communicate reinforces trust. Ensure consistency by aligning messages and ensuring that your verbal and non-verbal messages are aligned. Inconsistent messages can create confusion and mistrust. Focus on reliable communication, be reliable in your communication.

In my experience reputation, or your name, is the only asset any consultant or consulting business actually has. Integrity is built from making the tough stands, speaking truth to power, even at your own cost. I have seen in my career where I have stood my ground on a principle; or spoken truth to power to bring about a change has yielded far better long term relationships than being unquestioningly compliant. In fact in 20+ years there is no time I can recall where walking the path of integrity has produced a long term negative result. I have also learned that one should not confuse walking a path of integrity with being stubborn to change.

To be a good communicator, it is necessary to establish a very strong network within the organization. This will bring us both success and happiness in the medium and long term.

To gain credibility and become a trusted employee must practice one-on-one interactions with your senior management, by following these rules. 1. Schedule regular one-on-one meetings with top management and team members. 2. Use these sessions to listen to their concerns, provide feedback, and offer support. 3. Be transparent about your expectations and provide clear guidance. 4. Follow up on any action items or promises made during these meetings.