In the leadership guidelines, what should you pass for success up and down the chain?

• A. Credit
• B. Recognition
• C. Praise
• D. Acknowledgement

Answer: (A)

Passing credit for success to others is a leadership habit that spreads responsibility and reinforces shared ownership. When you give credit up and down the chain, you acknowledge the real contributors—the team, peers, and supporters—so everyone sees that outcomes come from collective effort. This builds trust, motivates people to take initiative, and sustains high performance because contributors feel valued and recognized for their impact. It also keeps your own credibility intact by showing you don’t hoard achievement; you attribute results to the right people. Recognition, praise, and acknowledgement are related ideas, but credit emphasizes attributing the outcome itself across levels, not just acknowledging performance in isolation.