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Becky Kemp

Becky Kemp

Becky Kemp is a certified life coach, leadership speaker, and author of "The Word Effect: 7 Simple Words to Create Your Most Beautiful Life," who hosts The Word Effect podcast under her brand Becoming With Becky.

Sep 17, 2026

Commander's Intent

Commander's Intent

Why Does Language Matter So Much in Leadership with Becky Kemp

Sep 17 · 42m

Derek Oaks
Derek OaksHOST
18:10
that look like? And how am I going to react to it?
Becky Kemp
Becky KempGUEST
18:14
Separates us as a human.
Becky Kemp
Becky KempGUEST
18:15
We have the prefrontal cortex.
Becky Kemp
Becky KempGUEST
18:17
We can make decisions.
Becky Kemp
Becky KempGUEST
18:19
We can decide if I'm going to wear a red shirt or a blue shirt, right? Other mammals don't have the decision ability.
Becky Kemp
Becky KempGUEST
18:27
So we can decide where we focus in any situation.
Becky Kemp
Becky KempGUEST
18:31
Again, your first reaction might be the frustration or the anger, but you don't have to stay there.

8 MINS LATER

Derek Oaks
Derek OaksHOST
26:24
And it's very difficult to do.

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