The Speech Act: How Leaders Make Things Happen
Management presentations often leave us bored because they primarily consist of describe-the-word, 'constative speech acts', where speakers use language not designed to move people and cause anything new to happen.
True leadership lies in performative speech acts, such as making declarations, commitments, and requests that move people to action. Leaders who embrace this mode of communication become more than just speakers; they become leaders who inspire and motivate others.
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