Coming Tuesday: Leadership Language
The Words We Use Matter More Than We Think
What does your leadership sound like?
Not your mission statement. Not the all-hands keynote.
We’re talking about the everyday words—
the metaphors you reach for,
the way you deliver feedback,
the phrases you repeat,
the tone behind your thank-yous.
Because here’s the truth: leadership isn’t just what you do.
It’s also how you speak.
And your words might be shaping more than you realize.
In Episode 10 of Leadership Explored (dropping this Tuesday), we’re diving deep into Leadership Language—and how the way we talk creates the culture we lead.
In this conversation, we unpack:
🧠 Why “just” and “you guys” might be saying more than you think
🧱 How metaphors (war vs. gardening, for example) influence how your team behaves
👀 What pronouns like “I,” “we,” and “you” reveal about power dynamics and trust
🛠️ Why corporate speak erodes credibility—and how to replace it with clarity and care
💡 How to align what you say with what you actually do—because misalignment can break teams faster than any org chart
This isn’t about sounding polished. It’s about sounding real—and more importantly, being intentional.
Here’s a quick challenge before the episode drops:
Take a look at your last few emails, team updates, or 1:1 notes.
Are your words reinforcing the kind of culture you want to build?
Or are they unintentionally creating distance, confusion, or distrust?
One word might not seem like a big deal. But culture is built in the margins—and the margins are made of language.
🎧 Episode 10 drops Tuesday, July 29
Listen on leadershipexploredpod.com or your favorite podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, Audible, YouTube, and more).
And if you’ve ever cringed at a leadership phrase—or found one that really worked—we’d love to hear it.
You can comment here or email us at leadershipexplored@gmail.com.
We might even feature your thoughts in a future episode.
Thanks for exploring leadership with us,
—Ed & Andy, Leadership Explored