{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Space to Lead","title":"The Power of Words: Pausing Before we Judge","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":488,"description":"đŸȘž Episode Summary\nWhat happens in that moment after someone says something that hits you wrong?\nBefore the judgment, before the reaction—there’s a pause. And in that pause lies the possibility for understanding.\nIn this episode of Space to Lead, David LeBlanc explores the power of language, how certain words—like “sissy”—carry history and emotion, and how our reactions often reveal as much about us as they do about the word itself.\nThis is a conversation about words as both weapons and bridges, about sensitivity and awareness, and about the practice of pausing before we decide what’s right, wrong, or off-limits.\n\nIn This Episode\nThe story behind why a single word in a previous episode stayed with David\nHow language carries history, identity, and emotion\nThe psychology of reaction—what’s happening in your body when a word triggers you\nHow to pause and reflect before judgment\nWhy curiosity, not censorship, builds understanding\nWhat leaders, coaches, and teams can learn about communication through awareness of language\nKey Takeaways\nWords are never neutral—they live in relationship and context.\nOur reactions are often shaped by memory, identity, and experience.\nThe pause between stimulus and response is where reflection and growth happen.\nTrue inclusion isn’t just about policing language—it’s about staying open to dialogue and difference.\nWhen we replace judgment with curiosity, we open the door to empathy.\nReflective Prompts for Listeners\nWhat words have power for you?\nWhen you react strongly to something someone says, what might that be telling you about your story?\nHow can you create more space to pause, reflect, and respond rather than react?\nConnect & Explore\n📰 Read the companion article: The Power of Words: Pausing Before We Judge – TEAMshift Magazine\n🎧 Listen to past episodes of Space to Lead\n🌐 Visit www.leblancleadership.ca\nfor leadership and team development resources\n💬 Join the conversation on LinkedIn — share your reflection using #SpaceToLead...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/s4GUkFRLC9S-PkfPQphPM68oC1LnB6HxvOrBGLLhvvI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NWE0/NTk5ZjliYTZjY2Yx/NmFkZTJlMTVlM2Ni/YmM5NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}