How to Be Taken More Seriously #shorts
In this concise YouTube short, speaker Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, delivers three actionable strategies for being taken more seriously in professional and personal interactions. First, she advises against underselling one’s value by avoiding self‑deprecating language such as “forgive me for the dumb question” or “I’m probably overthinking this,” explaining that such phrasing lowers others’ expectations and signals a lack of confidence. Second, she recommends cutting back on profanity, noting that while cussing may feel empowering, it makes the speaker appear overly emotional and volatile, which undermines credibility. Third, she emphasizes the importance of standing by personal boundaries; rather than being perceived as difficult, firm boundaries demonstrate self‑respect and signal to others that respect must be mutual. The video concludes with a brief call‑to‑action to follow her for more advice.
