In this episode, I’m talking about something that quietly shapes how we communicate and lead - the words we choose.
We explore the concept of soft talk - phrases like “maybe,” “I’ll try,” or “hopefully” - and how they create uncertainty in our goals and interactions. I break down why we use soft talk, how it impacts clarity and accountability, and what happens when we start replacing it with solid talk instead.
This short episode will help you recognize when language is helping you think versus holding you back. You’ll walk away with practical tools to shift your communication, boost your confidence, and model clear, grounded leadership - for yourself, your team, and your students.
Here are the highlights:
How “maybe” keeps us in the grey zone (01:30)
Moving from soft talk to solid talk (03:00)
Examples that shift uncertainty into confidence (03:45)
When soft talk is appropriate (04:30)
Your one-week language challenge (05:10)
The takeaway: words shape our leadership (05:50)
Resource for this episode HERE
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