E118 - The Power of Stories featuring Shaun Bernstein, Eh!
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Stories are how we communicate. Without realizing it, most people relay stories to get their points across. And we do this because stories engage us, they pull us in, they make us part of the conversation. In fact, stories are so powerful that the statistics have shown the human mind is 22% more likely to retain the facts of the story.
So, as emerging leaders, how can we use the power of stories to our advantage?
In this episode, you’ll hear from Shaun Bernstein, a journalist turned lawyer turned storyteller, who will offer his story, explaining how the story of his journey has brought him to power story-telling as a career path. Shaun will offer his thoughts on the importance of stories, also offering how emerging leaders can create the best stories possible.
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Chapters
1. Introducing the Power of Stories (00:00:00)
2. Sean's Journey: Journalist to Lawyer to Writer (00:02:10)
3. Learning from Pivots and Personal Stories (00:08:47)
4. Building Trust as a Leader (00:17:46)
5. Stories Connect People Across Differences (00:28:50)
6. Vulnerability in Leadership and Storytelling (00:38:12)
7. Final Thoughts on Using Stories Well (00:42:34)
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