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Authority is Not Performance

Authority is Not Performance

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In Today's Episode You'll Learn:
  • True authority was not the same as performance, which she described as a loud, ramped-up display of energy.
  • Buyer trust had been decimated, leading consumers to listen more intently to a person's voice to gauge authenticity and trustworthiness.
  • The rise of AI was presented as a catalyst accelerating the need for genuine human connection, which is primarily conveyed through the voice.
  • The "performer mask" as a common but ineffective strategy used to project authority, arguing it was actually a bypass for insecurity and blocked real connection.
  • Genuine authority was found in nuance, ease, ownership of expertise, and the ability to hold space without needing applause or external validation.
  • Introverts and quieter individuals were often wrongly advised to mimic extroverted performance, a move that she claimed erased their natural power.
  • Achieving true vocal impact required removing protective masks and expressing oneself from a place of honesty and integrity.

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