Lesson 3: 4 Ways to Establish Your Credibility | Carla Harris
April 15, 2026
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as posted by the channelIt’s common for certain jobs to have a leadership “look.” You can spot tech bosses by their casual jeans-and-tee ensembles, identify doctors by their white coats, and clock foremen thanks to the button-down accompanying their hard hats. But beyond the clothing, leaders exude a tangible sense of confidence and expertise. What helps them stand out as someone worthy of leading?
In this video lesson, Carla Harris shares recommendations for embodying a strong leadership presence.
Learning Objectives
Own your sense of belonging.
Signal credibility.
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About Carla Harris:
Carla Harris is a Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She is the author of several books, including Strategize to Win, Expect to Win, and her most recent, Lead to Win. She is a gospel recording artist and public speaker with a growing following on her YouTube channel @carlaharris where she gives career advice. She also sits on the boards of several community organizations.
Harris has been named by Fortune magazine among “The 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America,” Black Enterprise named her one of the “Top 50 African Americans on Wall Street,” and Essence magazine named her among “The 50 Women Who are Shaping the World.”
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