Motivating language theory (ML) is an academic theory within the broader field of communication. The theory was originally proposed by J. Sullivan in 1988 as a framework for studying effective communication from leaders to followers. [1] There are three types of languages used in leader communication: direction-giving, emotion-sharing, and meaning-making. Sullivan suggests that the most effective leaders combine all three language types in their communication.
ML and its effectiveness have been studied in business, [2] education, [3] government, [4] religion [5] and other fields. It has also been studied across different cultures. [6] [7]
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Motivating language theory (ML) is an academic theory within the broader field of communication. The theory was originally proposed by J. Sullivan in 1988 as a framework for studying effective communication from leaders to followers. [1] There are three types of languages used in leader communication: direction-giving, emotion-sharing, and meaning-making. Sullivan suggests that the most effective leaders combine all three language types in their communication.
ML and its effectiveness have been studied in business, [2] education, [3] government, [4] religion [5] and other fields. It has also been studied across different cultures. [6] [7]
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