My guest today believes that language is the most important thing for leaders to get right. In fact, he believes leadership is language. The world we operate in today looks very different than it did 100 years ago. There is more complexity, more uncertainty, and greater competitive pressures than ever before. But, according to David Marquet, there's one thing that hasn't changed much in the last 100 years: how leaders speak to their teams. Today, I speak with David Marquet on the importance of the language we use as leaders, what's wrong with the old way of engaging with our teams, and how to drive performance through what we say. See the full show notes at https://www.engineeringandleadership.com/episode31 Download our free guide to leadership for engineers - Engineering Leadership 101: Practical Insights for Becoming an Engineering Leader at Any Stage https://www.engineeringandleadership.com/leadership101