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The "Power Language" Paradox: Why Your Mindset Matters More Than Your Words
Episode 51 • 15th July 2025 • The Buoyant Leader • Dr Howie Jacobson
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The most successful CEO I know, Alan Mulally, regularly admits his ignorance in meetings.

Yet according to most LinkedIn "power language" advice, he's undermining his own leadership every time he speaks.

Something doesn't add up.

I've been watching these "7 phrases that kill your confidence" posts flood my feed, and I'm seeing a massive blind spot.

The advice isn't wrong—it's just backwards.

In my latest newsletter, I break down why the most popular leadership language advice is missing the mark—and what actually creates authentic authority.

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