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This study was carried out to examine the language used by the leaders in terms of motivational language. In this direction, the messages given by the leaders about the employees in the interviews published between 2016-2021 under the leadership title of Harvard Business Review Turkey, Capital, Business Life and Fortune Turkey magazines were analyzed in terms of motivational language dimensions. Descriptive analysis was utilized as research method. While reaching the verbal data of the research, e-journal platforms were utilized and only the journals with the leadership title (tab) were included in the research. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the leaders gave more place to direction-giving language and empathetic language dimensions, but did not use the meaning-making language elements much. From the messages given, it is understood that the leaders make explanations about the work to be done, give information about the past and future change, are interested in the job satisfaction and well-being of the employees, give importance to employees’ professional development/career, and appreciate and encourage the employees.