Stories can be used to share a vision and to communicate a leader’s “why” or core motivation for being part of a company, project, or transformation. Leadership stories can also help employees connect to a leader on a personal level, which builds connections and inspires a team. After a...
Leadership storytelling is an established but often overlooked communication technique to help leaders create authentic connections to the people they lead. When used effectively, stories inspire trust and motivate employees to drive action; they resonate and work. But leaders are often allergic to telli...
Stories & Systems To Live Better & Work Smarter. I believe in sharing good, and not so good, stories from my journey through this website as a way to process ideas and inspire others.
Leaders continually communicate their personal values and ethics verbally and in writing; but they must demonstrate and apply these attributes to be believable. Perceptions of leaders and personal stories by and about the leaders often form the beliefs of followers. This study examined the moderating ...
As an organizational leadership tool, stories help to inspire both compliance from employees and enthusiasm, which leaders really need when they’re constantly having to ask people to evolve, grow, and change in response to the environment. Imagine the difference, for example, between telling ...
book on leadership will detail the author’s journey, his experiences and life lessons that he can impart to his readers. This, in turn, will help the readers to put those lessons into practice in their own life. The success stories credited to leadership books are many and are still ...
March 11, 2022CEO Excellence, McKinsey’s new book detailing the six mindsets of extraordinary leaders, is written for anyone who wants to inspire others and lead change within an organization. It’s a book of stories shared by 67 extraordinary leaders about the most important moments ...
The Art of Possibilityprovides a unique perspective on how to live a more fulfilling life. The authors use inspiring stories and examples to encourage readers to embrace the power of possibility and cultivate a mindset focused on opportunities rather than limitations. ...
Leadership storytelling empowers leaders to lead authentically. With their stories, leaders can connect with everyone everywhere, turn the complex clear, and make the case for change. But most importantly, stories often lead to action. Author Alan Weiss has noted, “Logic makes people think; emoti...
In her bookGrit,Angela Duckworthinterviews a series of leaders from all walks of life whose grit has helped them succeed and whose stories will surely inspire you. 2.How To Win Friends & Influence PeopleBy Dale Carnegie InHow To Win Friends & Influence People,Dale Carnegiegives practical advice...