The Words That Lead Us: The Power of Language in Leadership w/ John R. Miles EP 681

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

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4.9 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

What if the words you speak don’t just describe the world—but design it?

In this week’s episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles explores The Words That Lead Us: how language quietly builds the architecture of leadership—creating trust, guiding ethics, and shaping identity.

Drawing on insights from Dr. Sunita Sah, Charles Duhigg, and Dr. Alex Imas, John reveals how the words we choose influence every decision we make—whether we lead a team, raise a family, or simply try to understand ourselves.

This solo episode continues our series The Forces That Shape Us—following episodes on gravity, doubt, luck, and defiance—by uncovering the invisible force that defines how we lead, connect, and belong: language.

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🧠 About the Episode

Discover how the power of language in leadership shapes trust, identity, and ethical decision-making.
Learn the science behind how framing, phrasing, and curiosity drive better conversations and cultures.
Explore why great communicators don’t talk to impress—they talk to understand.
Gain practical tools to apply linguistic awareness in your daily leadership and relationships.
Understand how reframing “I have to” into “I choose to” rewires agency and motivation.

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What’s one sentence someone once said to you that changed the way you see yourself?

Share it on The Ignited Life, in your social posts using #TheWordsThatLeadUs, or in the episode comments—I’ll feature select responses in next week’s newsletter.

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passionstruck.
0:02.8	What if the words we speak don't just describe the world, but design it?
0:08.2	A single phrase can open a heart or close a mind.
0:11.7	It can build trust or break it.
0:14.0	It can start a movement or start a war.
0:16.9	Language isn't just communication, it's creation.
0:20.4	The stories we tell, the questions we ask, the silences we hold, they shape who we become.
0:26.6	And yet, in a world filled with noise, few people stop to ask, what are my words really doing?
0:34.6	Today, we're exploring the words that lead us, how language builds trust,
0:40.8	how it guides decisions, and why great leaders use it not to control people, but to connect them.
0:48.9	Welcome to Passionstruck. I'm your host, John Miles. This is the show where we explore the art of human flourishing
0:55.9	and what it truly means to live like it matters. Each week, I sit down with change makers,
1:01.4	creators, scientists, and everyday heroes to decode the human experience and uncover the tools
1:07.2	that help us lead with meaning, heal what hurts, and pursue the fullest expression
1:11.7	of who we're capable of becoming. Whether you're designing your future, developing as a leader,
1:16.9	or seeking deeper alignment in your life, this show is your invitation to grow with purpose
1:22.1	and act with intention. Because the secret to a life of deep purpose, connection, and impact is choosing to live like you
1:29.5	matter.
1:38.3	Hey friends, welcome to episode 681 of Passionstruck. I'm John Miles, and I'm so glad you're here.
1:44.8	To all of you who come back week after week, thank you.
1:47.5	You're not just supporting a show.
1:49.0	You're fueling a movement to create a world where people feel seen, valued, and like they truly matter.
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