You don’t get respect at work by waiting for it. You earn it. Here’s how. #WorkTips #speakupatwork

You Don’t Get Respect at Work — Because You Haven’t Earned It | No-BS Communication Advice If you feel overlooked, undervalued, or disrespected at work — you’re not alone. But the truth is, respect doesn’t just happen. It’s not handed out for showing up or working hard. Respect is earned. And most people are unknowingly doing the exact things that prevent them from earning it. In this video, communication expert Andy O’Sullivan breaks down the three reasons you’re not getting the respect you want — and how to turn that around without becoming someone you’re not. Here are the three habits that quietly kill your credibility: You never say no You stretch yourself thin trying to please everyone. You say yes to everything, hoping it will show your value — but it does the opposite. Instead of being seen as helpful, you’re seen as a pushover. People rely on you, but they don’t respect you. They just expect you to take it on and stay quiet. Boundaries earn respect. People-pleasing erases it. You stay in the background You do great work, stay quiet, and hope someone notices. But staying in the background doesn’t build reputation — it builds invisibility. Recognition doesn’t go to the best contributor. It goes to the one who speaks, who shares, who shows up with presence. Respect doesn’t come to those who wait. It comes to those who take it. You avoid discomfort You shy away from hard conversations. You play nice when you should push back. You agree out loud and disagree in silence. But conflict is not a threat — it’s a tool. If you avoid discomfort, you avoid growth. And you send the message that your boundaries can be crossed without consequence. That doesn’t make you mature. It makes you replaceable. So how do you earn real respect? Start with this: Say no when it matters. Speak up when it counts. Be visible. Stop waiting to be invited into the conversation. Start owning your space in the room — and in the team. Being respected at work doesn’t mean being liked. It means being heard. Being trusted. Being valued. And that only happens when you show people how to treat you. People don’t respect what’s invisible. They respect what’s clear, direct, and undeniable. Stop trying to be agreeable. Start trying to be taken seriously. Respect isn’t a reward. It’s a result. And it starts with how you communicate. About Andy O’Sullivan (@andy_osullivan): Andy O’Sullivan is a no-BS communication expert helping professionals speak with clarity, confidence, and control. Whether it’s fixing how you present in meetings, write emails, or handle conflict, Andy’s practical tools help you build credibility without playing corporate games. From being overlooked to being listened to — Andy gives you the tools to change the way you show up. Follow for more: TikTok: @andy_osullivan Instagram: @andy_osullivan Free communication tools + playbook: https://speaker.chat/playbook Key takeaways from this video: Respect isn’t given. It’s earned. Saying yes to everything earns you more tasks, not more trust. Staying silent makes you invisible. Avoiding discomfort signals weakness, not professionalism. Be someone they can’t ignore — or they’ll replace you with someone louder. #EmailTips #CareerHacks #CommunicationSkills #WorkSmarter #OfficeLife #NoBSAdvice #ConfidenceAtWork #WorkTips #SpeakUpAtWork #ProfessionalGrowth #CorporateLife #LeadershipMindset #AndyOSullivan