<p>What if the words you speak don’t just describe the world—but design it?</p><p>In this week’s episode of <em>Passion Struck</em>, host <strong>John R. Miles</strong> explores <em>The Words That Lead Us</em>: how language quietly builds the architecture of leadership—creating trust, guiding ethics, and shaping identity.</p><p>Drawing on insights from <strong>Dr. Sunita Sah</strong>, <strong>Charles Duhigg</strong>, and Dr. <strong>Alex Imas</strong>, 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.</p><p>This solo episode continues our series <em>The Forces That Shape Us</em>—following episodes on gravity, doubt, luck, and defiance—by uncovering the invisible force that defines how we lead, connect, and belong: language.</p><p>Read the full shownotes here!</p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen + Watch + Go Deeper</strong></p><p>All episode resources—including my books <em>You Matter, Luma,</em> and <em>Passion Struck</em>, <em>The Ignited Life</em> Substack, and <em>Start Mattering</em> store—are gathered here:</p><p> 👉 <a href="https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linktr.ee/John_R_Miles</a></p><p>To go deeper, download the free workbook <strong>The Leadership Language Toolkit</strong> at <a href="https://theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheIgnitedLife.net</a>.</p><p>🧠 <strong>About the Episode</strong></p><ul><li>Discover how <em>the power of language in leadership</em> shapes trust, identity, and ethical decision-making.</li><li>Learn the science behind how framing, phrasing, and curiosity drive better conversations and cultures.</li><li>Explore why great communicators don’t talk to impress—they talk to understand.</li><li>Gain practical tools to apply linguistic awareness in your daily leadership and relationships.</li><li>Understand how reframing “I have to” into “I choose to” rewires agency and motivation.</li></ul><p>💬 <strong>Let’s Continue the Conversation</strong></p><p>What’s one sentence someone once said to you that changed the way you see yourself?</p><p>Share it on <a href="https://theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ignited Life</a>, in your social posts using <strong>#TheWordsThatLeadUs</strong>, or in the episode comments—I’ll feature select responses in next week’s newsletter.</p><p>🌍 <strong>Support the Movement</strong></p><p>Everyone deserves to feel valued and important. Show it. Wear it. Live it.</p><p> Visit <a href="https://startmattering.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">StartMattering.com</a></p><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>