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Phrases that Show Authority

Name: Phrases that Show Authority
Uploaded: 2025-01-26T13:00:03+00:00
Duration: 51 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this brief instructional video, the presenter outlines three practical linguistic strategies for sounding more authoritative in conversation. First…

26 Jan 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief instructional video, the presenter outlines three practical linguistic strategies for sounding more authoritative in conversation. First, she recommends inserting the word “direction” into statements (e.g., “set the direction of this conversation”) to position oneself as the guiding force. Second, she advises highlighting past experience with phrases like “In the past, I typically…” to boost credibility. Third, she suggests using expectation‑setting language such as “I’d like to focus on the issue at hand” to clarify priorities and steer the dialogue. The video ends with an encouragement to apply these phrases.

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Here are some phrases that show authority. Number 1: Put the word "direction" into your sentences. For example, if you were to say, "I'd like to set the direction of this conversation," or "I don't like the direction of where this is going," when you say the word "direction," you inherently make yourself the captain of the ship, that you're the one pointing out where it needs to go. Number 2: Highlight experience. That means you're going to begin your sentences with phrases like, "In the past, I typically like to," or "In these type of situations, I prefer to..." They highlight your experience and boost your credibility. And number 3, use words that set expectations. These are phrases that are productive to the conversation that can highlight where your focus is, where you want to concentrate, and where your priorities are. For example, it's as easy as saying, "I'd like to focus on the issue at hand." And that's how to show more authority. So try that and follow me.