263: The Power of Your Story

2023-10-24

“Once upon a time…” Those words are literally magical. They change how people listen. When we hear them, our defenses drop and we pay closer attention because we know we’re about to hear a story. And yet, leaders often forget to share their best stories with their teams, thinking that data and directives will be more powerful. But the opposite is true. Pie charts, graphs, and deadlines that are missing the bigger picture and the human connection fail to create motivation and connection in your team. In this episode you will d...

“Once upon a time…”

Those words are literally magical. They change how people listen.

When we hear them, our defenses drop and we pay closer attention because we know we’re about to hear a story.

And yet, leaders often forget to share their best stories with their teams, thinking that data and directives will be more powerful.

But the opposite is true. Pie charts, graphs, and deadlines that are missing the bigger picture and the human connection fail to create motivation and connection in your team.

In this episode you will discover:

How to find your best stories and tell them in a way that will motivate your team
Which personal stories will give you strength when things get tough, and which will drain it
Why stories from your own life are more powerful than those from even the biggest celebrities

For the full show notes and transcript visit the page here.

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