Consistency is a highly overloaded term, yet all...

Consistency is a highly overloaded term, yet all definitions share a consistent thread — the ability to maintain a certain skill level in an activity over time. " "" "That could mean being consistent with your pet during training or consistent with your eating habits to avoid gaining weight. It can also mean being consistent with your deliverables at work." "" "As I love to quote from former Linkedin CEO Jeff Weiner, “Trust equals consistency over time.” By showing an ability to maintain a specific set of behaviors over time, trust gets built that you can do that again and more. " "" "In software engineering, there are two key areas I like to keep in mind when thinking consistency: communication and improvement. By being focused on highly consistent communication with everyone I speak to at work, I build trust and form expectations of how and when I’ll reply. By being focused on continuously improving, I ensure I keep my eyes open for feedback and any morsel of learning I can find." "" "What do you try to be most consistent with? Is there anything you think you should be more consistent with? Focus on consistency in the areas that matter most to you and you will reap the benefits #bendevtip

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