Authority Before Advice

Authority works best when it is inspectable. Bad authority Bad authority asks people to trust status: title, confidence, seniority, or proximity to power. Good authority Good authority shows the basis for the recommendation: method, evidence, direct observation, or a credible introducer. Best sequence Signal authority first, give the logic second, then frame the ask around the audience's responsibility.

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