Listen "Culture Eroder: Power Language"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to the next installment of the culture eroder (and corresponding culture builder) series. And today’s culture eroder is: power language.
Power language is anything that draws conspicuous attention to power differentials within your team or organization. Power language can take the form of using titles when it’s not necessary, building mystery around certain meetings or decisions that not everyone is a part of, or many other things.
Listen in to hear more about what power language is, why it erodes culture, and what different language builds culture.
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Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored
Photograph by Vivian Johnson
Design by Deena Rutter
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Power language is anything that draws conspicuous attention to power differentials within your team or organization. Power language can take the form of using titles when it’s not necessary, building mystery around certain meetings or decisions that not everyone is a part of, or many other things.
Listen in to hear more about what power language is, why it erodes culture, and what different language builds culture.
Thanks for listening.
Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as your coach. You can also find me on Instagram @mimigordoncoaching.
Help other people find exactly what they’re looking for — take two minutes to rate and review Joyful Leader. Give the podcast 5 stars and a one-sentence (or more) review. I appreciate you in advance. And so will the people who find the show. (Find the show in Apple Podcasts from your phone, and scroll to the rate/review section below the episodes.)
Original music by Amir Sberlo | Never Bored
Photograph by Vivian Johnson
Design by Deena Rutter
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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