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Executive Storytelling: Why Every Organization Needs a Great Story

N2Growth Blog

The Essence of Narrative in Business In the realm of business, storytelling transcends mere entertainment. Storytelling doesn’t just convey a direction; it breathes life into the organizational journey, clarifying both the destination and the purpose. This approach keeps the story relevant and engaging for your team.

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Year-in-Review: 7 Questions to Help Your Team Reflect on Success and Key Learnings

Let's Grow Leaders

Taking a moment for a team year-in-review fosters curiosity and connection I don’t know about you, but we love a good “year-in-review” list. How would your highlight reel compare to the year-in-review highlights from your team? Best… Day (this one can be a lot of fun, and great for storytelling).

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Leadership and Storytelling

N2Growth Blog

Leadership and storytelling go hand-in-hand. In fact, leaders who lack the ability to leverage the power and influence of storytelling are missing the very essence of what accounts for compelling leadership to begin with – the story. The storyline propagated by those playing at leadership is all about them.

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A Strategic Story about Strategic Storytelling

Let's Grow Leaders

Over the years, I have used strategic storytelling workshops to help drive key messages, build teams, and enhance communication skills. Today, I share the story of how my interest in that began, and why I frequently use it in my leadership today. The Strategic Story Behind Strategic Storytelling Many years ago back in my HR [.]

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The Empathy Architect: Nancy Duarte Connects The Power of Storytelling To Great Leadership

Terry Starbucker

I first heard Nancy talk about the power of storytelling, her unique way of finding common patterns in great speeches, and graphically presenting the “shape” of those speeches last summer, at the World Domination Summit here in Portland. The importance of the “Hero’s Journey” in great storytelling.

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From Clashes to Collaboration – How to Cultivate a Thriving Team Culture After a Corporate Merger

Great Results Team Building

The reality is that when leadeing through a merger, retention and results are always symptoms of the CULTURE that you intentionally create and sustain… But fear not – this guide equips you with the tools and strategies to navigate this journey, fostering a vibrant team culture that fuels success. Remember, granularity is key.

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7 Effective Ways to Develop Your Talent for an Unpredictable Future

Lead from Within

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of talent development in an increasingly uncertain world. Adaptive Leadership: Traditional leadership models may not suffice in unpredictable times. Experiential Empathy: Empathy is a cornerstone of effective leadership.