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.

💬 Let’s Continue the Conversation

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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