2 Problematic Tips to Speak with Authority — Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec Ep. 200

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What if you could instantly make people stop, listen, and respect you—just by how you speak?

That’s exactly what you’ll learn in Episode 200 of Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec titled, “2 Problematic Tips to Speak with Authority.”

In this milestone episode, Lisec, the New York Times bestselling author and ghostwriter of 97 nonfiction books, reveals how to speak with authority—even when you're not technically in charge. These two tips might be controversial, but they’re powerful. Whether you're pitching clients, leading meetings, or just trying to be taken seriously, you’ll want to hear this.

So, what are these two problematic tips?

The first comes from a question you've probably heard in dysfunctional marriages and tough boardrooms alike: “What would the boss say?”

That’s right. The first persuasion technique is to mentally step into the role of the authority figure. What would the boss say in this situation? They don’t explain themselves. They ask why.

Why didn’t you do this?

Why did you choose that?

Why are we behind schedule?

That simple “why” frames you as the decision-maker. And in persuasion psychology, framing is everything. It forces people to justify themselves to you. And when they do, guess what? They see you as the authority—even if they didn’t before.

This is how to speak with more authority without shouting or dominating.

And it works.

The second tip Lisec drops is even subtler—but just as potent: use downtalk.

Yes, downtalk vs uptalk is a game-changer.

If you’ve ever wondered how to make people listen to you, start by watching your intonation.

With uptalk, your voice goes up at the end of a sentence—making everything sound like a question? Like you're unsure?

But with downtalk, your voice drops at the end of a sentence.

You sound certain. You sound like the boss.

Even when asking questions, downtalk sends a signal: I already know the answer—I’m just seeing if you do.

This isn’t just a persuasion technique. It’s one of the simplest, most overlooked examples of persuasion in advertising, business, and leadership. Executives use downtalk. Strong leaders ask questions that sound like statements. And in every case, the person hearing them feels compelled to respond seriously.

Lisec shows how both of these methods shift dynamics in personal conversations, sales negotiations, and yes—dysfunctional marriages. Instead of pleading or explaining, you own the room. You speak like the boss. You build authority without ever saying, “I’m in charge.”

2 Problematic Tips to Speak with Authority isn’t just about voice—it’s about mindset. Lisec dives deep into persuasion psychology to show how speaking patterns control perceptions. These are real-world, tested persuasive techniques that work whether you’re writing, presenting, or commanding a room.

You’ll learn:
• Why “why” is the boss’s most powerful word
• How to flip the power dynamic by switching from uptalk to downtalk
• The psychological triggers that make people respect your authority
• Why tone matters more than titles
• And how these two techniques of persuasion in writing and speech can build your influence almost instantly

If you've ever wondered how to persuade someone to do something, this episode delivers practical, controversial—but effective—answers. These tips might not make you the most liked person in the room, but they’ll make you the most respected.

Whether you're leading a team or selling a service, commanding a room or writing a persuasive message, this episode of Daily Persuasion gives you tools to rise above the noise.

💬 Watch Episode 200 now — “2 Problematic Tips to Speak with Authority” — and start using your voice like a weapon of influence.

This isn’t just how to speak more confidently—it’s how to speak with more authority.

🎙️ Welcome to the 200th episode of Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec. Time to level up your influence—one word at a time.