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One protective tactic we can use against authority status is to remove its element of surprise.
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By turning to the evidence for authority status… we avoid the major pitfalls of automatic deference.
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To defend ourselves against misleading appeals containing ersatz authorities, we should always ask, Is this authority truly an expert? We shouldn’t presume we are too smart to be tricked by mere symbols of authority.
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Authorities, even the best informed, may not present their information honestly to us; therefore, we need to consider their trustworthiness in the situation.
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Even knowledgeable authorities in a field will not persuade us until we are satisfied their messages represent the facts faithfully.
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Content is a cause, an idea, trend, or skill – the unique subject matter on which you are the authority.
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The pressure to conform to authority is real, and those who dare to deviate run the risk of backlash.
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…mindsets aren’t enough to transform a culture. Although psychological safety erases the fear of challenging authority, it doesn’t necessarily motivate us to question authority in the first place.
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Understand that people development works best through inspiration, not authority.
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Before starting on any give-and-take, find out about the authority on the other side.
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