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127 - Finding Your F-ing Narrative Edge with Dr. Rod Berger


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In a world full of corporate buzzwords, AI-generated fluff, and leadership jargon that could put a caffeinated squirrel to sleep, real storytelling cuts through like a hot knife through the B.S.

Our guest this week, Dr. Rod Berger, has made a career of doing exactly that. As the author of The Narrative Edge, Rod is a strategic storyteller, keynote speaker, and media contributor whose 4,000+ interviews span the globe—from Magic Johnson to heads of state, and even an audience with Pope Francis.

Rod joins us to share how authentic narratives transcend the noise of a fast-paced business world—highlighting what happens when leaders stop performing and start telling the truth from the inside out.

In This Episode:

  • How strategic storytelling builds authentic leadership
  • Lessons from interviewing global icons like Magic Johnson and Pope Francis
  • Why authenticity—not polish—makes stories stick
  • The most difficult business conversation Rod’s ever had (and no, it wasn’t with the partner who embezzled from his company)
  • What happened later that day with his wife—and why that conversation mattered more

About Our Guest:

Rod Berger, Psy.D. is the author of The Narrative Edge and a leading voice in strategic storytelling. With over 4,000 interviews under his belt, Rod brings a unique blend of psychological insight and media savvy to leaders, organizations, and audiences worldwide.

Resources from this episode:

  • Order The Narrative Edge by Dr. Rod Berger here
  • Pre-order the audio book here

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