Leadership Is Language The Hidden Power of What You Say--and What You Don't L. David Marquet

Why do the decisions that leaders make often go unquestioned? What causes workers to stay silent when they have concerns? In Leadership Is Language, former Navy captain L. David Marquet argues that answers lie in the language that leaders use to communicate to their team—language that discourages workers from voicing their opinions. Marquet provides a new approach to leadership that empowers workers to play an active role in decision-making. By adopting Marquet’s strategies, you can transform your organization into an adaptive, innovative, and high-performing workplace led by engaged and passionate workers.In this guide, we’ll explain why traditional leadership language is ineffective in the modern workplace and examine Marquet’s approach to better leadership communication. Along the way, we’ll supplement Marquet’s insights with the perspectives of other leadership and communication experts.