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In Leadership Is Language, retired U.S. Navy Captain David Marquet presents a paradigm shift in how leaders communicate. He argues that the language leaders use shapes the dynamics and potential of a team. Traditional command-and-control phrasing stifles initiative, while alternative language—inviting thinking, options, and shared responsibility—cultivates empowered teams. Through real examples from his time commanding the USS Santa Fe, Marquet shows how replacing phrases like “I order you” or “Do that” with “I intend to” or “I recommend” creates more engaging, accountable, and resilient organizations. The 336-page Ukrainian edition (hardcover) outlines six principles and practical methods for transforming organizational culture from the words up.