<ul><li>Trustworthiness tops CEOs' list of desirable traits in employees, says Harvard's Ranjay Gulati. Character-based and competency-based trust are crucial, with reliability and transparency being as important as job skills.</li><li>Trust not only sets a positive team precedent but also nurtures robust professional relationships. Trustworthy employees navigate bureaucracy effectively, gaining valuable insights and resources.</li><li>Building trust involves showing empathy, vulnerability, and transparency. Acknowledging colleagues' emotions and celebrating their work fosters connections.</li></ul>

The No.1 ‘desirable’ trait CEOs look for in employees, says Harvard career expert

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