<p>Taylor Swift is one of the most famous people on the planet—but that’s not what makes her powerful.</p><p>What makes her powerful is presence.</p><p>In an era of curated lives and performative connection, Swift has done something rare: she’s made people feel seen. Not just heard, not just entertained—seen. And in today’s world, that’s a kind of emotional leadership we desperately need.</p><p>This episode of <em>The Connected Life</em> breaks down how Swift models what I call <strong>the art of mattering</strong>—a way of showing up that goes beyond charisma or fame. It’s about congruence. Alignment. Making people feel like they matter, not as a tactic, but as a way of life.</p><p>We often think connection is external—about how we express, persuade, or lead. But in this episode, John flips that lens inward to explore how emotional self-awareness, authenticity, and mattering shape every relationship we build—starting with ourselves.</p><p>Click Here for the Full Shownotes</p><p><strong>Explore More: The Ignited Life Substack</strong></p><p>If today’s episode sparked something in you, you’ll love The Ignited Life—our free Substack newsletter created to fuel your growth between episodes.</p><p>👉 Subscribe now at <a href="https://theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheIgnitedLife.net</a>.</p><p>How to Connect with John:</p><ul><li>Connect with John on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/John_RMiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@John_RMiles</a></li><li>Follow him on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@John_R_Miles</a></li><li>Subscribe to our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/85feb7a6-7f1a-4066-9a1d-a29e70386613/shows/5ceb52e3-6ac2-4698-82cb-ce8214a5be04/episodes/3d18f7e7-d47a-4a3e-99f4-a2a73f71a28d/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">main YouTube Channel</a> and to our <a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/accounts/85feb7a6-7f1a-4066-9a1d-a29e70386613/shows/5ceb52e3-6ac2-4698-82cb-ce8214a5be04/episodes/3d18f7e7-d47a-4a3e-99f4-a2a73f71a28d/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube Clips Channel</a></li><li>For more insights and resources, visit <a href="https://johnrmiles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John’s website</a></li></ul><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>