Holy Moly Watch Your Language with Chris Collett

Send us Fan MailWhat if the words you use as a leader are shaping your team's performance more than your strategy?In this episode of Get Amplified, Vic and Sam sit down with leadership consultant Chris Collett to unpack one of the most influential leadership books Vic's ever read: Turn the Ship Around! by David Marquet.The book tells the remarkable true story of a struggling nuclear submarine where traditional command-and-control leadership simply didn't work. Faced with a crew that knew more than he did and a situation where he couldn't possibly have all the answers, Marquet had to rethink what leadership looked like. The result? A powerful shift from giving orders to creating an environment where everyone was empowered to think, contribute and speak up.Along the way, from his second book 'Leadership is Language', they explore why good intentions aren't always enough. Vic shares why this book was a genuine game changer for her, one of the most impactful leadership reads since The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. While she always believed she created space for people to contribute, this book challenged her to look more closely at the language she was using and the unintended influence leaders can have on the conversations around them.The discussion also dives into Marquet's concept of "red work" and "blue work" – doing versus thinking – and why teams need deliberate pauses to reflect, challenge assumptions and make sure they're still heading in the right direction.If you're interested in building teams where people think for themselves, challenge constructively, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence, this episode is packed with practical insights. More than anything, it's a reminder that leadership isn't just about what you do. It's about the environment you create and the conversations you enable.We would love you to follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplified-group/