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Drew Blankenship

9 Social Behaviors That Lower Perceived Authority

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Respect and perceived authority are one and the same. If you truly want people to respect you and the authority you have, there are some things you can do. But there’s also a long list of things you absolutely SHOULDN’T do. Authority is less about dominance and more about consistency, clarity, and confidence. Here are nine common social habits that quietly erode your influence and how to fix them.

1. Apologizing Too Much Sends the Wrong Message

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